2022 autumnal equinox solar terms

The autumnal equinox in 2022 is on September 23rd at 9: 03: 3 1 sec, Friday. August 28th of the lunar calendar. As a festival reflecting seasonal changes, the autumnal equinox begins when the sun reaches 180 degrees from September 22 to 24 of the Gregorian calendar. It is the sixteenth of the twenty-four solar terms and the fourth in autumn.

What vegetables can you grow after the autumnal equinox?

1, autumn spinach

Spinach is afraid of heat and likes cold. The suitable growth temperature is 15 ~ 20℃, and it will not grow well if it exceeds 25℃. The suitable sowing date of autumn spinach is from early September to early October, and that of winter spinach is from late October to mid-October.

2, cherry radish

Cherry radish is not heat-tolerant, the suitable growth temperature is 6 ~ 20℃, and the growth period is only 30 ~ 40 days. After the autumnal equinox, 10 can be harvested.

Step 3: coriander

Coriander likes cold by nature, and it is easy to germinate and emerge in the environment of 15 to 20 degrees. Coriander is very frost-resistant and can continue to grow slowly at temperatures as low as 0 degrees. Sow in autumn, from the autumnal equinox to 10.

4. shepherd's purse

Shepherd's purse is planted in autumn, usually after the autumnal equinox. After dormancy in winter, its underground part begins to store energy and germinates rapidly when spring comes.

5. Chinese cabbage

It is definitely late to plant Chinese cabbage after the autumnal equinox, but you can plant Chinese cabbage that likes cold. Chinese cabbage has a short growth cycle and can be eaten 25 days after emergence. It is still suitable for planting after the autumnal equinox, and direct seeding is the main way of planting.