What are the methods for selecting and raising highland barley seeds?

Previously, the Nongxun Network editor just introduced the types of barley to everyone, and highland barley is a type of naked barley. Ordinary people may rarely eat highland barley, but highland barley is very important to Tibetan friends. Below, let us learn together about the seed selection techniques and seedling raising methods of highland barley.

1. How to select highland barley seeds?

1. Look at the grains

Compare the grains of highland barley seeds, and choose highland barley seeds with plump grains and relatively large grains.

2. Look at the yield

Choose high-yield highland barley seeds, as only then is it possible to obtain a bumper harvest. If you buy low-yield highland barley seeds, then naturally there will not be much harvest the next year.

3. Look at the length

Compare the length of highland barley seeds. The length is generally in the range of 6-9mm. Highland barley seeds that are too long or too small are both not very good.

4. Look at the width

Compare the width of highland barley seeds. Generally speaking, the width is in the range of 2-3mm, and highland barley seeds also cannot be too wide.

2. Highland barley seedling raising methods

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Because highland barley is grown in different regions, its soil, planting methods, and weather will all differ somewhat. The previous crop for highland barley soil should be potato, corn, etc. After harvesting the previous crop, pay attention to doing a good job of land preparation, and deepen the soil by about 22 cm. Reasonable land preparation before sowing is helpful for improving the germination rate of highland barley seeds. Then, during land preparation, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied. The base fertilizer should be reasonably prepared with farmyard manure and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers to meet the nutrients needed for highland barley growth. Then, according to the soil structure type, production yield, etc., reasonably adjust the fertilizer and the amount of fertilizer applied.

2. Seed selection and sowing

An excellent seed is the key to ensuring high yield of highland barley. When choosing a variety, pay attention to choosing a suitable seed according to the local soil environment and weather, etc. Highland barley should be sown early, and the sowing time should be controlled according to altitude. For example, at an altitude of 2700-2800, sowing should be carried out around March. Also, different varieties will have different sowing seasons. When sowing, pay attention to controlling the sowing density to ensure that after emergence, each robust seedling has sufficient growing space. The sowing method is mainly furrow sowing. After sowing, cover with soil and water appropriately to promote seed germination.

3. Seedling management

After the highland barley seedlings emerge, do a good job of checking and replanting seedlings, thin out overly dense seedlings, and replant seedlings of the same growth at missing spots to ensure uniform and complete seedlings. Then, pay attention to doing a good job of weed control. Reasonable weeding is the key to ensuring the healthy growth of highland barley. Generally, chemical weeding is the main method, so when weeding, pay attention to the use of herbicides. Usually, when the seedlings grow to about 4 leaves, it is carried out in combination with intertillage and weeding. In addition, we should also focus on doing a good job of pest and disease control to enhance the growth ability of highland barley and increase yield.

4. Water and fertilizer management

The work of watering and fertilizing is to meet the highland barley's demand for nutrients and water during growth. During the seedling stage, pay attention to reasonable watering to promote the differentiation and growth of young spikes into large spikes. Then, during its heading stage, appropriately increase the amount of watering to promote plump highland barley grains and improve nutrient accumulation. When fertilizing, reasonably adjust the amount of fertilizer according to the growth of the seedlings and the soil and other factors, and it is best to carry it out together with watering. Pay attention to controlling the amount of nitrogen fertilizer. Although an appropriate amount of nitrogen fertilizer can promote the growth of highland barley, an excessive amount can very easily lead to excessive vegetative growth of highland barley.

In summary, the above are the seed selection techniques and seedling raising methods of highland barley. Friends in need can learn more about them. Continue to follow Nongxun Network, where there are more comprehensive highland barley planting techniques waiting for you to learn.

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