When will millet sow?

Millet, formerly known as millet, also known as sorghum, dogtail grass, yellow millet, millet, is an annual herb. It is widely cultivated in the temperate and tropical zones of Eurasia, and the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River are the main cultivation areas in China. So when will it sow? What's the method?

When will Xiaomi sow seeds?

The best time to sow millet is from April to May each year, but it can be sown in the south around late February, and later in the north until the end of March. Therefore, the specific sowing time should be combined with the specific local conditions. In addition, autumn sowing can also be carried out in suitable areas.

What is the planting method of millet?

1. Seed selection and budding

Select high-quality, full-grained millet seeds, soak them in warm water for one day, make them absorb water and soften the shell. A few days later, the seeds germinate and sow in the seedling field.

two。 Land selection and preparation

Choose flat, sunny land to grow. Soil preparation, weeding, fertilization and watering ahead of time. It is generally planted in ploughed fields with fertile soil. Be sure to plough the soil before planting, apply enough fertilizer, and improve the soil if necessary. Then make sure that there is plenty of light and good irrigation.

3. Sowing and raising seedlings

Millet seeds are sown by sowing method. Spread it directly and evenly to the seedbed, then gently flatten the seeds into the soil with a plank. Pay attention to planting 5 kilograms per mu, and the seeds can not be buried. The sowing depth should be kept at about 1cm to 2cm.

4. Administration and Management

After the seeds are sown, it is necessary to do a good job in seedling management. Interseedling work should be carried out when the seedlings grow 5-6 leaves, weeding in the field should be carried out frequently, irrigation water should be ensured in times of drought, and the long-term loss of water should not be made. Pollen teaching and insecticide variety selection are all very important.

In addition, millet is vulnerable to diseases and insect pests such as smut and red spiders in the growth stage, so growers should spray corresponding pesticides in advance to avoid losses as far as possible.