Key Points of the Latest Broccoli Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial
Broccoli is grown over a very wide area in China and is also very popular in China, but broccoli is not the same as cauliflower. So the growing methods are also very different, but many people do not know this, and follow cauliflower cultivation techniques, which leads to cultivation failure. So how should broccoli be cultivated? Today the editor brings you the key points of broccoli cultivation techniques, let's take a look below!
1. Intertillage and weeding
Intertillage and weeding is one of the important key points of cultivation techniques in the broccoli growing process, and in the early stage of broccoli growth it should be carried out together with topdressing. First, before transplanting, water thoroughly to soak the soil, then according to the cultivation area use an appropriate amount of Lasso herbicide, evenly and comprehensively spraying it on the surface of the beds. But the soil should not be disturbed, then transplanting can be carried out, which can effectively inhibit weed growth. During the broccoli growing process, according to the growth condition and the looseness of the soil, carry out timely intertillage to improve soil permeability and promote nutrient uptake by the broccoli roots. But after the rows close, intertillage should not be carried out.
2. Timely topdressing
Broccoli growth has a relatively large demand for drink, and the size of the plant determines the final size of the head. So in order to ensure the head swells and to improve quality, the first thing is to ensure the plant grows luxuriantly, therefore topdressing should be done in time to promote plant growth. In the early growth stage and the bolting stage of broccoli, the fertilizer requirement is relatively large, so more nitrogen fertilizer should be applied, with an appropriate addition of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, otherwise it may cause early budding. Then in the vigorous growth period of broccoli, not only should the use of nitrogen fertilizer be ensured, but some trace elements should also be supplemented, and foliar fertilizer should be sprayed appropriately to promote the growth of leaves. Comprehensive nutrition is the key to ensuring high yield of broccoli, therefore timely topdressing is indispensable.
3. Water management
Broccoli is relatively suited to growing in a humid environment, and its water requirement is likewise relatively large, so during growth the soil should be kept in a moist state. Especially after flower bud differentiation, when it enters the head formation stage, the demand for water will further expand. If there is a water shortage during this period, it will affect head formation and reduce the yield and quality of broccoli. Keeping the soil moisture content at 75% is sufficient; if the moisture content is too high, it will increase the incidence of pests and diseases in the plant, causing the head to rot. Before harvest, sufficient water should be maintained, otherwise the harvested heads will be loose and malformed, reducing their commercial value.
4. Pest and disease control
Pest and disease control is a key point we must focus on; we should strengthen field management, reduce field pathogens, and lower the disease incidence. If broccoli becomes diseased, it is very easy to cause other pests and diseases; for example, if downy mildew is not treated in time it can very easily trigger black mold disease. Aphids can also carry the pathogen of viral disease. No matter what kind of pest or disease it is, the threat to broccoli plants is very great. Therefore we should regularly inspect the vegetable garden, deal with abnormal situations in time, and prepare pesticides for controlling various pests and diseases to avoid unnecessary losses.
The above is the editor's brief introduction to the key points of broccoli cultivation techniques. Although broccoli is similar to cauliflower, when growing it you cannot completely copy cauliflower growing methods. So before planting, everyone should make full preparations, such as cultivation techniques, management key points, and pest and disease control preparations, and so on. That is all for today's introduction; this article is for reference only. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us!