The latest field management methods for peanut cultivation
Everyone has surely eaten peanuts. Peanuts can not only be processed into products with various flavors, but can also be used for oil pressing. They are also a relatively important oil crop in our country. The peanut market is now very large, and various peanut products can be seen in all kinds of shops and supermarkets. Therefore, growing peanuts is also a very promising project. So how should we carry out field management when growing peanuts? Let's take a look together with the editor below!
1. Intertillage and earthing up
During the cultivation process, we should carry out appropriate intertillage and earthing up of the soil according to the softness of the soil and the growth rate of the plants. Intertillage can make the soil softer, improve soil permeability, strengthen root respiration, make nutrient absorption more comprehensive, and promote peanut growth. Proper earthing up can effectively preserve heat and moisture, prevent waterlogging, and because peanut fruits grow underground, it can also promote pod development and ensure yield. The height of earthing up should not be too high, otherwise it will delay the fruit ripening time.
2. Applying foliar fertilizer
Foliar fertilizer is very important for peanuts. Foliar fertilizer can not only provide water for leaf growth, but also promote leaf growth speed, strengthen photosynthesis, and increase nutrient accumulation in the plant. However, foliar fertilizer should not be applied blindly. Improper use may make the leaves too large, affect the plant's light exposure, and instead have a certain impact on plant growth. The most suitable time to apply foliar fertilizer is during the peanut pod-setting stage. This stage is when the peanut root capacity is weakest, so we should apply some foliar fertilizer to supplement the plant's nutrients.
3. Water management
Peanut water demand has certain stages. Before the flowering and pegging stage, the water demand is not large, but when this stage arrives, its water demand gradually increases. We should water in time to supplement water, ensure plant growth, and not let the plant remain in a drought environment. However, we should also note that there should be no standing water in the field, and standing water should be drained in time, otherwise standing water will affect root respiration and may even cause root rot. Therefore, while ensuring that the soil is moist, we should also prevent excessive standing water from causing soil compaction.
4. Control above and promote below
The pod-setting stage is one of the most important periods in the entire peanut growth process, and it is also the stage when peanut plants grow fastest. Therefore, the demand for nutrients will also gradually increase. If the nutrients required by the plant are not met at this stage, it will have a great impact on plant growth and pod plumpness. However, we should also note that too much fertilizer should not be applied. Too many nutrients will cause the plant to start excessive vegetative growth, which not only affects field permeability, but also causes the phenomenon of flowers without fruit. This reduces yield and affects farmers' planting benefits.
The above four points are the precautions for growing peanuts. When growing peanuts, pay attention to the amount of water used. Do not lack water, and even more so do not use excessive water. I have introduced their harms to everyone above. I hope everyone can pay attention to these issues. Although some may be details in management, details cannot be ignored. As the saying goes, details determine success or failure. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone.