Detailed Explanation of Key Points of Wheat-Stubble Sweet Potato Cultivation Techniques

Sweet potato is the fourth largest food crop in our country and has the reputation of being a “longevity food”. Wheat-stubble sweet potato refers to sweet potato planted in mid-to-late June after the wheat harvest and harvested in mid-October, with good economic and social benefits. So, do you know the wheat-stubble sweet potato cultivation techniques?

I. Wheat-Stubble Sweet Potato Cultivation Techniques

1. Select good varieties

Choose drought-resistant, widely adaptable, early-to-mid maturing varieties, such as Longshu No. 9, Hongyao, etc.

2. Plant early at the right time

The planting time for wheat-stubble sweet potato is generally early June, and for high-yield cultivation it should not exceed June 20; within the suitable planting period, the earlier the better.

3. Fine land preparation

Apply sufficient base fertilizer and control underground pests. Before land preparation, choose an insecticide with high efficiency, low toxicity, long efficacy, no residue, and a broad insecticidal range.

4. Planting techniques

After the land is prepared, planting can begin. Choose strong seedlings and treat them with chemicals before planting. Planting in the afternoon each day is best, and reasonable close planting should be done. Finally, field management should be done well, including checking for and filling gaps in seedlings, intertillage and weeding, timely topdressing, manually lifting the vines, and pest and disease control, etc.