Garlic is one of the common vegetables that is rich in nutritional value and medicinal value. There are some details that need to be paid attention to when planting garlic, and the following will introduce the whole process of garlic planting in detail.
First, the selection of land preparation.
Choose plots with fertile soil, good drainage, and ventilation and sunny direction for planting. Before planting, the soil should be deeply ploughed, the weeds and stones in the soil should be cleaned up, and an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer should be applied to provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of garlic.
Second, choose the variety.
According to the local climatic conditions and market demand, suitable varieties are selected for planting. Generally speaking, garlic varieties suitable for planting should have the characteristics of strong adaptability, good disease resistance, high yield, and good quality.
3. Sowing. The selected garlic seeds are screened to remove diseased particles and impurities, and then sown according to a certain plant spacing and row spacing. Generally speaking, the planting density of garlic is about 2-30,000 plants per mu. After sowing, it is necessary to water in time to keep the soil moist.
4. Field management.
Watering: Garlic needs plenty of water to grow, but the amount of water required varies depending on the growing season. After sowing, water the bottom of the foot to keep the soil moist;During the growth of garlic seedlings, it is necessary to water in a timely manner to keep the soil dry and wetDuring the garlic expansion period, it is necessary to increase the frequency and amount of watering to keep the soil moist.
Fertilization: Garlic needs the right amount of nutrients to grow, but the amount of nutrients required is different during different growth periods. In land preparation, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer should be applied as base fertilizer;During the growth of garlic seedlings, nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer should be applied in a timely mannerIn the garlic swelling period, an appropriate amount of potassium fertilizer should be applied.
Weeding: During the growth of garlic, weeds should be removed in time to avoid competing with garlic for nutrients and water. Weeding can be done by hand or with chemical herbicides.
Prevention and control of pests and diseases: In the process of garlic growth, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases to avoid harm to garlic. Biological control, chemical control and other methods can be used for prevention and control.
5. Harvesting. When the garlic leaves turn bright yellow or pale green, they can be harvested. In general, the best time to harvest is in the morning or late afternoon on a sunny day, when the temperature is lower and the water content of the plants is less, which is conducive to preservation and transportation. The garlic can be gently pulled out by hand during harvesting, the roots and dead leaves can be removed, and it is washed and treated.
6. Storage. After harvesting, garlic can be stored to prolong its freshness and ** period. There are many ways to store it, such as drying, refrigeration, etc. Drying can dry garlic and store it, and refrigeration can store garlic in cold storage. When storing, pay attention to keeping it dry, ventilated, and insect-proof.
In short, the cultivation of garlic needs to pay attention to land selection, variety selection, sowing, field management, harvesting and storage. The key to improving the yield and quality of garlic through the improvement of reasonable planting and management methods is that it is indispensable to grow and manage garlic according to the methods mentioned above. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the impact of market dynamics and climate change and other factors on the growth of garlic, and appropriately adjust planting and management measures to achieve the goal of high yield, high quality and high efficiency.