Peanuts are an important crop, and their harvest time has a crucial impact on the yield and quality of peanuts. So, when are peanuts harvested?
First of all, we need to understand the growth cycle of peanuts. The growth cycle of peanuts is usually divided into four stages: germination, growth, flowering and fruiting. Among them, the fruiting period is the most critical stage in the peanut growth cycle, and it is also an important factor to determine the harvest time of peanut.
During the fruiting period, the peanut plant gradually forms pods, and the peanut kernels inside the pods gradually mature. Generally speaking, the pod maturity period of peanuts is about 60-90 days, and the specific time varies depending on the variety, climate and other factors. When the peanut kernels inside the pod are plump and the skin is shiny, it is time to consider harvesting.
In addition to the ripening period of the pods, climate is also an important factor that affects the time of harvest of peanuts. In general, peanuts prefer warm, humid climates with a suitable growing temperature of 20-30. If the temperature is too high or too low, it will affect the growth and development of peanuts, which will affect the quality and yield of peanuts. Therefore, when choosing the time to harvest peanuts, it is also necessary to consider the local climatic conditions.
In addition, the way peanuts are harvested can also affect their quality and yield. In general, manual harvesting and mechanical harvesting are two common ways to harvest peanuts. Although manual harvesting can select mature peanuts more carefully, it is less efficient and easy to cause damage to peanuts. Although mechanical harvesting is more efficient, it is necessary to pay attention to the adjustment and maintenance of the harvester to avoid excessive damage to peanuts.
In summary, the harvest time of peanuts should be considered according to various factors such as the maturity period of the pod, local climatic conditions, and harvesting methods. Generally speaking, harvesting is ready when the peanut kernels inside the pod are plump and the peel is shiny. At the same time, during the harvesting process, it is necessary to pay attention to the selection of appropriate harvesting methods and the protection of peanuts to avoid adverse effects on their quality and yield.
In addition to the factors mentioned above, there are a few other factors that can also affect the harvest time of peanuts. For example, soil fertility and moisture status have an important impact on the growth and development of peanuts, so these factors need to be taken into account when choosing a harvest time. In addition, different varieties of peanuts will also have different growth cycles and maturity periods, so it is also important to choose varieties that are suitable for the local climate and soil conditions when growing peanuts.
In practice, in order to obtain better peanut quality and yield, farmers can formulate scientific and reasonable planting and harvesting plans according to local climatic conditions, soil conditions and the characteristics of peanut varieties. At the same time, during the harvesting process, it is necessary to pay attention to protecting peanuts and avoiding excessive damage and contamination to ensure the quality and health safety of peanuts.
In conclusion, the timing of the harvest of peanuts is a complex issue that requires a variety of factors to consider. Through scientific and rational planting and harvesting plans, as well as paying attention to the protection of peanuts, we can obtain better peanut quality and yield, and make greater contributions to agricultural production and social development.