How good is garlic ridge mulching planting
In a previous report, we elaborated on the cultivation process of garlic sprouts, including seed selection, land selection, sowing date, treatment, density, determination of sowing depth, application of base fertilizer, seedling fertilizer, watering, herbicides, etc. In this article, we will explain why it is recommended to use garlic for ridge mulching, the choice of mulch, proper mulching and herbicide spraying, when to break the film, when to remove the film, and when to remove the film.
Why is it recommended to use ridge mulching?
Garlic cultivated with ridge mulching has the following advantages:
1.Good soil heat preservation, moisturizing, water retention, waterlogging prevention, drought resistance, frost resistance, is conducive to garlic seed germination, garlic sprout growth and garlic underground development.
2.Plastic film can effectively control weeds in the soil, reduce the incidence of pests, and also reduce the amount of pesticides and human labor intensity.
3.The temperature and moisture conditions covered by the plastic film are suitable for the reproduction and activity of microorganisms, so that the release and utilization of nutrients in the soil can play a certain role in the growth and growth of garlic.
4. Garlic grows well, reduces pests and diseases, and improves production efficiency.
How to choose covering?
1.In terms of the color of the coating film, the black film is selected because the black film has good shading properties, which plays a certain role in controlling the autumn grass. It can also be covered with a white film, but the ability to control weeds is not as good as that of a black film.
2.Use high-quality films, such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polycarbonate films, and avoid poor quality polychlorinated films.
How to cover the film and apply herbicides reasonably?
1.After the garlic seeds are sown, the entire field should be filled with water, and the garlic field should be ventilated for 2-3 days before it can be covered with plastic film. On the day of sowing, it is not advisable to cover the plastic film to prevent the spoilage of garlic seeds caused by too much moisture under the film.
2.When mulching, the mulching should be flattened, and then covered with moist soil at appropriate intervals to prevent wrinkles and knots caused by wind blowing, resulting in film mulching and film peeling.
3.After covering with plastic film, a herbicide can be used to stop the growth of weeds. According to the instructions, select the appropriate herbicide, apply it according to the dosage and method of the indicated drug, and ensure its safety.
When to break the film and remove the seedlings?
1.When the height of the garlic seedlings reaches 5-7 cm, the time to break the membrane and release the seedlings is ripe, which can withstand the cold and sunlight outside.
2. When planting seedlings, be careful not to touch the garlic sprouts, so as not to stain the soil with the garlic sprouts.
3.The timing of removing the film is usually higher than that of the top of the garlic, and the garlic leaves have been fully stretched at this time, which is conducive to the photosynthesis of the top of the garlic and promotes the development of garlic.
The above is about the advantages of garlic ridge mulching cultivation, as well as the technical points such as choosing a mulch, covering the film correctly, applying herbicides, breaking the film for sowing, and removing the mulch. I hope to provide some reference for all friends who grow garlic.