How to Grow Arugula? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods
When it comes to arugula, many people may think of sesame, and in fact it does have a certain connection to the sesame everyone knows. Arugula is rich in nutrients, and its sprouts have a unique taste, making it a very distinctive and delicious vegetable. In our country, arugula is mainly grown in Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Hebei and other places, and is actually very rarely seen in some other regions. So today, what we bring you is the planting method for arugula. Let's take a look.
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Arugula has a strong ability to adapt to the environment, with strong drought resistance and tolerance to poor soil, and it has few requirements for the planting site. But if you want high yields, it is best to choose loose soil that is fertile, with a soil moisture content of around 80 to 90 percent, which is to say, drainage and irrigation conditions should be relatively good. After choosing the planting site, the land should be finely cultivated, with soil clods broken up as finely as possible, and sufficient base fertilizer applied, mainly farmyard manure, then trenches opened and beds made, and finally the bed surface raked flat before waiting to sow.
2. Sowing Methods
The best time to sow arugula is generally around April each year, and the temperature suitable for planting and sprouting is around 15 to 20 degrees. If sown in April, May happens to be the peak period most suitable for arugula growth, which can greatly improve the yield and quality of arugula. When sowing, we can use three methods: direct seeding, drilling, and broadcasting. When sowing, the seeds should first be mixed evenly with fine soil before proceeding, which ensures the seeds are scattered evenly. When sowing, pay attention that the distance between each row is about 15 to 20 cm, and after sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and water once.
3. Field Management
Generally speaking, seedlings will emerge about four to five days after sowing, and when arugula has grown two to three true leaves, we can carry out thinning and transplanting. When thinning, pull out the weak seedlings and diseased seedlings, and at the same time pay attention to weeding, keeping the distance between each plant at around 20 cm, and combine this with intertillage. Secondly, during the growth of arugula, we should reasonably control the water supply, watering and draining in time. In order to promote the growth of arugula and improve its yield and quality, we should scientifically apply topdressing. When applying topdressing, the amount of fertilizer should be reasonably controlled according to the growth conditions of arugula. This is mainly based on nitrogen fertilizer and compound fertilizer, generally applying fertilizer once every week or so, and note that no topdressing should be applied one week before harvest, so as not to affect its quality.
4. Pest and Disease Control
We all know that arugula has strong resistance, but during some peak disease periods, or due to improper planting management, some diseases can still be triggered, such as sclerotinia and leaf spot. For sclerotinia, we can use dimethachlon wettable powder for control; for leaf spot, carbendazim can be used for control. Next, striped flea beetles and diamondback moths are also relatively common pests of arugula, and we can use chlorpyrifos emulsifiable concentrate and Tiaojia Lisha for spraying and killing. Of course, note that spraying must not be done within half a month to one month before harvest.
Because arugula has strong adaptability to the environment, it is also very convenient to grow, and field operations are very simple, so if you are interested in growing it, you can read this article carefully, and I believe it will bring you great inspiration.