Management opinions on the Middle and late stage of garlic production in Midu County in 2011

At present, the garlic planted in Midu County has entered the rapid growth period, and the early-maturing varieties have entered the bolting stage. According to the characteristics of garlic planting in Midu County, combined with the climatic conditions of this year, we should strengthen the field management in the middle and later stages. Take advantage of the characteristics of excessive rainfall, soil consolidation and low quality of on-demand sowing when sowing from September to October last year, based on the county situation, reasonable fertilization, shallow tillage and weeding. Timely prevention and control of diseases and insect pests, mainly leaf blight, to ensure a stable harvest of garlic this year.

I. timely shallow ploughing and weeding

With the gradual rise of air temperature, it is more beneficial to the growth of weeds in garlic field and seriously affect the normal growth of garlic. It should be combined with shallow ploughing to remove weeds in time to ensure loose soil and provide a good soil environment for the normal growth of garlic.

II. Rational fertilization

At present, most of the garlic consists of 8 leaves, combined with soaking in the garlic field, topdressing should be carried out timely, and it is appropriate to apply 25 kg compound fertilizer and 10 kg urea per mu. Because of the weak root regeneration ability and shallow root system of garlic, it is advocated to control the amount of fertilization and increase the times of fertilization to ensure the effective absorption of fertilizer by garlic.

3. Timely control of diseases and insect pests mainly caused by garlic leaf blight

Timely grasping the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests mainly caused by garlic leaf blight is the focus of the current garlic field management. we should seize the best opportunity of prevention and control to effectively control the recurrence and spread of the disease, so as to ensure the smooth bolting and expansion of garlic. In the use of pesticides, propiconazole, Shigao and carbendazim are mainly used, once every 5 weeks and 3 times in a row. In terms of methods, it is best to take unified prevention and joint prevention, and set off the most exciting part of disease prevention in the main garlic producing areas of the county as soon as possible.

With regard to the problems existing in garlic production in Midu County in 2011, it is necessary to take active and timely action, strengthen publicity and guidance, make good use of the situation, and do a good job in the management of garlic in the middle and later stages, especially the prevention and control of garlic leaf blight, especially the prevention and control of garlic leaf blight as soon as possible. Scientific and technological personnel should go deep into the fields, guide garlic farmers, and raise the best part of disease prevention as soon as possible, so as to lay a solid foundation for ensuring the high and stable yield of garlic in 2011.