What are the new key points for autumn planting management of bitter chicory
For autumn-planted bitter chicory, choose excellent varieties with strong disease resistance. Before planting, plow deeply to loosen the soil, rake the soil fine and level, apply sufficient base fertilizer in combination with land preparation, evenly broadcast the bitter chicory seeds, and then cover with a layer of fine soil. The soil cover layer should not be too thick. After sowing, sprinkle an appropriate amount of water and spray with New High-Fat Film, which can keep warmth and moisture, isolate pathogen infection, and increase the emergence rate.
After the seedlings emerge, field management should be strengthened. Spray water at the right time to keep the field soil moist, thin the seedlings in time, remove weak seedlings and diseased seedlings, etc., keep the field density reasonable, and carry out intertillage and weeding to avoid weeds competing with bitter chicory for nutrients. When loosening the soil, be careful not to go too deep, so as to avoid damaging the roots and affecting the roots' absorption of water and nutrients.
According to the growth needs of bitter chicory, topdress with water and fertilizer as appropriate. The soil should be kept alternating between dry and wet. Spray Vegetable Stem Strengthening Agent to improve the bitter chicory's water and fertilizer absorption capacity, promote thick leaves and luxuriant growth, and achieve high and quality yield. (Weightlessness)