Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods and Techniques for Tartary Buckwheat
Because many young people today have not had much contact with crop cultivation, they think tartary buckwheat and common buckwheat are the same thing, but in fact there are certain differences between them. Tartary buckwheat belongs to the buckwheat family, but tartary buckwheat tastes slightly bitter, yet its nutritional value is very high, making it suitable for the general population, and for those who practice health preservation it is an excellent choice. So today let us take a look at how tartary buckwheat is planted.
1. Seed Selection
We need to carry out scientific seed selection according to the climatic conditions of each region, soil conditions, market demand and other factors that need to be considered for planting, and avoid blind introduction of varieties. At present, the better tartary buckwheat varieties include Yunnan's Kuqiao No. 1, Sichuan's Kuqiao No. 1 and No. 5, and Guizhou's Kuqiao No. 1, all of which are relatively good choices. If saving seed yourself, then we should select seeds that are plump, uniform in color and free of pests and diseases for planting.
2. Land Selection and Preparation
Tartary buckwheat in our country mostly comes from Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, so we need to choose the planting soil according to the growth habits of tartary buckwheat. Its root system is relatively weak, so it is best to choose slightly acidic soil with complete soil structure, fertile soil, good water retention and soil permeability, and a relatively loose texture containing plenty of organic matter. When preparing the land, the soil should be deeply plowed, and an appropriate amount of farmyard manure should be added. Finally, trenches should be opened at a spacing of 1 m to 1.5 m per bed, and then you can prepare to sow.
3. Timely Sowing
Generally, tartary buckwheat can be sown in two seasons, namely around April each year and around August each year. Before sowing, the seeds need to be treated, because the seed coat of tartary buckwheat is relatively hard, so sprouting is slower and the germination rate is not high. Therefore, the seeds should first be soaked in warm water, then mixed with a chemical agent for sprouting, and finally sown. The most commonly used sowing methods are drilling and dibbling. For drilling, small furrows need to be opened in advance at a spacing of 25 cm per row, and then the seeds can be evenly scattered in. For dibbling, sowing is done directly, but attention should also be paid to the spacing of the scattered seeds, namely 30 cm per row and 6 seeds per plant.
4. Field Management
About five days after sowing, we need to check the growth of the tartary buckwheat seedlings in the field and carry out timely replanting and thinning. After replanting, water promptly, as this can improve the survival rate of tartary buckwheat. Because the growth cycle of tartary buckwheat is relatively short, the most important fertilization is actually the base fertilizer. Later, it is only necessary to reasonably apply phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and boron fertilizer, etc. according to the growth of the tartary buckwheat. Another important aspect of field management is weed control. Usually, only two cultivations are needed throughout its entire growth cycle. The first is when the tartary buckwheat seedlings have grown five leaves, that is, when they are about 8 to 9 cm tall, and the second is when the tartary buckwheat seedlings have grown to about 20 cm.
5. Pest and Disease Control
Tartary buckwheat has strong adaptability, but there are still some commonly occurring pests and diseases, such as ring rot, brown spot, downy mildew and damping-off, as well as pests including beetles, armyworms, stem borers and moths. For the above diseases, seed dressing with chemicals can generally be used for control, and at the same time, specialized agents can be used for treatment in the early stage of the disease; consult for the specific agents. For these pests, we can use trichlorfon and some other insecticides for control, and we can also use trapping techniques to trap and kill them, thus ensuring the quality of tartary buckwheat.