Experiment on the sowing date and variety comparison of bolting tolerant Chinese cabbage in Hangzhou Area
In order to select suitable varieties of Chinese cabbage for spring cultivation in Hangzhou,8 varieties of Chinese cabbage were introduced and compared in 3 sowing periods.The results indicate that all 8 varieties exhibit buds and bolting when cultivated in spring.The varieties of Sijimei and Zheyanhuangyu have a late bud stage,lower bolting rate,and shorter bolt length during the harvest period,indicating that these two varieties have good resistance to low temperature and bolting.Moreover,these two varieties have upright plant types,good compactness,good commercial and high-yield properties,and excellent overall performance,which can be promoted and applied as spring resistant leafy vegetable varieties in Hangzhou Area.
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