Here are some tips for growing Chinese cabbage seedlings:
When to plant:
Sow seeds in early April, or four to six weeks before transplanting.
How to plant:
Sow seeds directly in the garden 6 mm deep and 25–40 cm apart, with rows 40 cm apart.
Soil:
Keep soil moist but never wet or dry.
Temperature:
Chinese cabbage grows best in cool temperatures of spring and fall, and can tolerate a light frost.
Germination:
Seeds should germinate in around 7–14 days at a soil temperature of 7–23°C.
Protection:
Young seedlings need protection from pests, pets, and weather until they are established.
Fertilizer:
Apply fertilizer to developing seedlings beginning when the first true leaf appears.
Watering:
When the plants have five true leaves after about three weeks, reduce watering.
Harvest:
Harvest cabbages once they have formed a firm head that's the size you want.
Chinese cabbage takes about two months to mature.
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