What are the common misunderstandings in the use of sugarcane herbicides
Like other crops, sugarcane fields also have all kinds of weeds when planting. The rampant growth of weeds in the field seriously affects the growth and yield of sugarcane, so weed control in sugarcane fields has become our first task. Most people know how to spray herbicides, but whether the spraying method is correct is unknown. What are the common misunderstandings in the use of sugarcane field herbicides?
Any herbicide can be used
[Common misunderstanding] When seeing a large number of weeds growing in the field, many farmers will choose to buy low-priced glyphosate or other common herbicides on the market to spray for weed control. This approach is wrong. Blindly buying herbicides will not only fail to achieve the expected weed-killing effect, but may even cause some harm to sugarcane.
[Solution] When buying herbicides, you can first make a simple analysis of the weed species in the field. The most common weeds include purple nutsedge and goosegrass. At this time, we can choose a suitable sugarcane field herbicide by consulting agricultural technicians or dealers, so that our weed control is somewhat targeted, and by comparison the weed control effect will be a little better.
Mixing sugarcane field herbicides too casually
[Common misunderstanding] Farmers who often grow sugarcane think they are very experienced in using herbicides, and they mix the herbicide with water entirely based on their own experience. Sometimes the water they choose is even pond water or muddy water. This method is also wrong.
[Solution] Usually, the packaging of the sugarcane field herbicides we buy comes with instructions, which tell us the ratio of herbicide to water when using it. We can strictly follow the instructions. When choosing water, clean water should be used, so as to avoid reduced efficacy of the liquid mixed with muddy water or sewage, which would fail to achieve the expected effect.
Ignoring details when spraying sugarcane field herbicides
[Common misunderstanding] Carrying the mixed liquid on the back and starting to clear weeds in the sugarcane field, in our fixed way of thinking, as long as the sugarcane field herbicide is sprayed onto the weeds, it is fine. We do not pay attention to whether the liquid is evenly applied; when it comes to spraying time, we also act willfully. In fact, these small details cannot be ignored.
[Solution] When spraying the liquid, we must shake the mixed sugarcane field herbicide well to avoid affecting the weed control effect. When spraying the liquid, try to walk sideways while spraying. There are two aspects to note regarding spraying time. First, the effect of controlling weeds one day earlier and one day later is different, so the weed control time must be grasped well. Second, the best time to spray the liquid is before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. In addition, spraying is not suitable under strong wind, heavy rain, or high humidity, so as to avoid phytotoxicity.
Whether specialized or common sugarcane field herbicides, these are misunderstandings we often have in use. I hope everyone can correct them if they have them and avoid them if they do not. In short, we all hope to use reasonable herbicides to bring high yields to sugarcane.