The Latest Quinoa Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial
As an emerging grain crop in our country, quinoa is very popular on the market. Quinoa contains very rich protein, and is also the only grain with complete protein. Now the demand for quinoa is growing, and many friends have set their sights on the prospects of quinoa cultivation. They are beginning large-scale planting, but they do not know how to start. So how should quinoa be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for quinoa. Let's take a look!
1. Land selection and soil preparation
Quinoa has relatively strong adaptability to soil, but if you want to grow high-yielding quinoa, you still need to choose a plot that faces the sun and is sheltered from the wind, has strong permeability, fertile soil, and good drainage and irrigation. Quinoa must never be grown in continuous cropping, otherwise various pests and diseases will occur and weeds will run rampant. Quinoa grains are relatively small, and the seeds have poor ability to push through the soil, so soil preparation must be done well. During soil preparation, check whether there are residues of the previous crop in the soil and clean them up in time. After soil preparation, apply enough base fertilizer. Fully decomposed farmyard manure can be used as base fertilizer to improve soil fertility and promote quinoa seed germination and seedling emergence.
2. Timely sowing
When sowing, choose the right time; it must not be too early or too late. In southern regions, sowing should be chosen in late spring. If sown too early, the temperature is relatively low, which easily inhibits seed germination, and the seedlings may suffer from late spring cold damage. Sowing too late will delay the harvest time of quinoa, and the seedlings may fail to grow because the summer temperature is too high. When sowing, pay attention to soil moisture, and control the sowing depth according to the moisture. Too deep or too shallow will have a certain impact on the growth of quinoa. The sowing depth must not exceed 3 quinoa; if it exceeds 3 cm, the seeds cannot push through the soil and emerge, but if sown too shallow, the lodging of quinoa will be worsened.
3. Checking seedlings and thinning seedlings
⟦NL>After sowing and successful seedling emergence, do a good job of checking seedlings. To ensure the yield of quinoa, replant seedlings in time. When the seedlings grow to about 15 cm, thin them appropriately to ensure that each quinoa plant has sufficient growing space. The number of retained seedlings can be increased to ensure a full stand. During the quinoa seedling stage, prevent weeds from running rampant. Proper weeding is beneficial to seedling growth and ensures sufficient nutrients. Later, according to the growth of quinoa, carry out timely intertillage and earthing up. When quinoa reaches thigh height, carry out weeding again to prevent it from taking away the nutrients needed for quinoa growth.4. Timely harvesting
There are also certain requirements for harvest time. We should decide according to the condition of the quinoa plants and grains. When quinoa matures, the grain ears turn completely yellow, and the leaves wither, turn yellow, and fall off. The grains are plump and hard, and then they can be harvested. The harvest time should not be too late or too early. If harvested too early, the grains are not fully mature and are prone to mildew, resulting in reduced yield. If harvested too late, lodging is more likely to occur, and a large number of grains fall into the quinoa field, causing serious damage to both yield and quality. During harvesting, avoid rainy weather. Grains that get wet are not easy to store and are prone to pests and diseases.
The above is the editor's brief introduction to quinoa cultivation techniques. Although quinoa is not a traditional grain crop in our country, as a grain with extremely high nutritional value, and with increasing market demand, its planting area is also becoming wider and wider. Field management of quinoa is very important, so everyone must have correct cultivation techniques. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.