Abstract: Millet is one of the traditional important cash crops in my country and is widely used in food, feed, alcohol and other fields. During the growth and development of millet, seedling stage is a very critical stage. Improper management at seedling stage will directly affect the yield and quality of millet. This article will start sowing and sowing millet...
Millet is one of the traditional important cash crops in my country and is widely used in food, feed, alcohol and other fields. During the growth and development of millet, seedling stage is a very critical stage. Improper management at seedling stage will directly affect the yield and quality of millet. This article will provide a detailed introduction to millet sowing, emergence time, seedling management and other aspects.
Land preparation Before sowing, the land must be cleared and tilled. The land should be flat, delicate, and contain sufficient nutrients. In order to improve the utilization efficiency of base fertilizer, basic fertilization can be carried out while cultivating land. At the same time, attention needs to be paid to drainage to ensure good soil permeability and drainage.
Sowing time Millet is generally sown in spring. Sowing time should be determined based on local climate and weather conditions. Generally speaking, sowing is carried out under conditions of suitable spring temperatures, sufficient sunshine, and moderate rainfall.
Sowing method Millet can be carried out through live broadcast, hole sowing or ditch sowing. Among them, live broadcast is the most commonly used method. During live broadcasts, attention should be paid to controlling density and uniformity. At the same time, in order to improve the emergence rate, seed soaking treatment can be carried out.
Germination time Millets generally emerge 5-7 days after sowing. The emergence time is affected by factors such as sowing time, soil temperature, humidity, and light. In seedling management, we must pay close attention to the emergence time and carry out timely dry and wet control and irrigation.
Dry and wet control is very important during millet seedling stages. If drought or flooding for too long, it will have an adverse impact on the growth and development of millet. Generally speaking, the first watering can be carried out 3-4 days after emergence, and the soil moisture can be maintained during the following growth process.
Irrigation management In seedling stage, irrigation management is very important. Irrigation time and amount need to be determined based on soil moisture content and millet growth status. At the same time, in order to prevent moisture from evaporating too quickly, cover protection can be carried out.
Fertilization management When applying fertilizer at seedling stages, appropriate amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements can be added. Generally speaking, the first fertilization is carried out 5-7 days after emergence, and topdressing is carried out in a certain proportion during the subsequent growth process. However, it should be noted that too much fertilizer should not be used.
Prevention and control of pests and diseases During seedling stages, pests and diseases have a great impact on millet. Effective measures need to be taken to prevent and control. Spraying can be carried out with pesticides or natural plant extracts. At the same time, weeds in the field are cleared in time to maintain field sanitation.
Maintain ventilation during seedling stages, and timely ventilation is very important. Fans or windows can be used for ventilation. Ventilation can effectively reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests, improve the yield and quality of millet.
Loosening soil in time at seedling stage, often loosening soil can promote the growth of millet roots. Tillers and other tools can be used to loosen soil. When loosening soil, be careful not to damage the roots of millet.
Prevent cold damage Millet sown in spring is susceptible to cold damage caused by changes in temperature. During seedling stages, measures such as timely coverage and strengthening ventilation need to be paid attention to prevent cold damage.
Properly shading During seedling stages, millet requires appropriate light. However, too strong light can also have a negative impact on millet. Appropriate sunshade treatment is required. You can use shading materials such as films to cover it.
Timely weeding During seedling stages, weeds in the field will have a great impact on the growth of millet. Timely weeding treatment is needed. Weeding can be carried out mechanically or manually.
Regularly watering during seedling stages requires regular watering to keep the soil moisture appropriate. Generally speaking, watering every 2-3 days is enough. However, it is important to pay attention to not over-water.
Millet seedling management is a very important stage in the growth and development of millet. In seedling management, attention needs to be paid to issues such as land preparation, sowing time, dry and wet control, irrigation management, fertilization management, prevention and control of pests and diseases, maintaining ventilation, timely loosening of soil, prevention of cold damage, appropriate shading, timely weeding, and regular watering. Only by doing all work well in seedling management can we ensure good growth and development of millet.