What is the best month to plant alfalfa grass
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It is recommended to plant alfalfa from February to April every year, when the survival rate is the highest. Before planting, it is necessary to prepare the land and apply fertilizers to ensure that the soil is loose, fertile, and has good drainage. Then, choose a suitable variety based on the soil conditions to ensure good planting quality and plump seeds. After planting, cover a thin layer of soil and water appropriately, waiting for the seeds to germinate.
When sowing alfalfa, the temperature should be suitable, with 25℃ being the best, or it can also be done during Qingming in spring. The sowing time should not be too late, as it is difficult for seeds to germinate when the soil temperature is too low. The seeds used should not contain too many impurities, and after washing, they should be mixed with herbicides and fertilizers for播种. If sowing in autumn, it is necessary to do it slightly earlier, otherwise, it will be difficult to survive the winter due to the drop in temperature.
II. Sowing Methods
Land preparation and fertilization: Before planting alfalfa, it is necessary to prepare the land and apply fertilizers to ensure that the soil is loose, fertile, and has good drainage. Clayey soil should not be used for planting. After finely and evenly preparing the soil, it needs to be plowed and an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer should be added to ensure sufficient base fertilizer.
1. Variety selection: Choosing the right variety is crucial for alfalfa planting. Currently, the best variety for planting is purple flower alfalfa. It is necessary to choose a suitable variety based on the soil conditions while ensuring good seed quality and plump seeds. Good seeds can germinate well, and if there are many impurities in the seeds, they need to be simply selected.
2. Seed treatment: Seeds need to be washed before use and mixed with herbicides and fertilizers to prevent diseases and pests during the seedling stage. This can also appropriately increase the germination rate.
3. Sowing method: Plant at a row spacing of about 30cm, cover with a thin layer of soil after planting, and water appropriately to keep the soil slightly moist, waiting patiently for the seeds to germinate. However, the sowing depth should be shallow, about 0.5-1cm, as too deep is not conducive to germination.
4. Maintenance: During the cultivation management of alfalfa, it is appropriate to apply Woye amino acid water-soluble fertilizer to supplement nutrients.
What are some high-yield forage grasses
Generally, common forage grasses such as yellow bamboo grass, Zengrun grass,串叶松香草 (erial panic grass), black wheat grass, alfalfa, Sudan grass, Rumex, and Amaranth have yields of about 4-6 tons. Facing such low yields, farmers have to continuously expand their planting area to meet daily feeding needs. Over time, the investment in land, labor, and costs will also increase. Oats is a new forage grass variety developed through cooperation between our base's oat grass technology research and promotion center and introduction. It has been试点种植 (trial planted) in many provinces across our country and has achieved success. The oat grass planted in our base's demonstration plot can yield about 3 tons per mu. It is 4-6 times more productive than other common forage grasses. Among all the forage grasses that can be planted in our country, oats have a higher yield than other grasses.
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