Detailed Explanation of the Planting Methods and Field Management Points for Lambsquarters

Actually, we don't know much about lambsquarters, so many people don't even know that there is such a vegetable as lambsquarters. Lambsquarters is a wild plant with extremely strong adaptability to the environment, and it can be seen everywhere in rural areas. The main part used is its newly grown tender leaves, which have a unique taste and can also prevent anemia, promote growth and development, and have a calcium-supplementing effect. So today, the editor will briefly introduce the planting methods for lambsquarters.

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Because lambsquarters has very strong vitality, it does not have great requirements for the planting site, and it can even be grown on a home balcony in a small pot. However, in order for lambsquarters to grow better, when conditions allow, it is best to choose a plot with relatively fertile soil, convenient irrigation, and deep soil layers for planting. During land preparation, a slight deep plowing is enough, but it is best to ensure that the land is level. Finally, apply farmyard manure evenly according to an average fertilizer requirement of about five thousand jin per mu.

2. Seed treatment

Lambsquarters grows and reproduces relatively quickly, so we usually use seed sowing. However, before planting, we need to first carry out a simple treatment of the seeds. First, use a fine sieve to screen out impurities from the seeds, then put the seeds into clean water. After one hour, remove the seeds floating on the water surface. The seeds that sink to the bottom are relatively high-quality seeds. At this point, we can prepare to sow.

3. Sowing methods

The two most commonly used methods for planting lambsquarters are broadcasting and drilling. Broadcasting means evenly scattering the seeds over the prepared land, then watering all the soil once, and finally pressing the seeds into the soil to wait for seedlings to emerge. For drilling, we need to make furrows about ten cm wide and about five cm deep at a spacing of about twenty cm between each row, then evenly sow the seeds into the furrows, cover the seeds with about three cm of thin soil, and finally water thoroughly the area where the seeds were sown. Among these, drilling is more convenient for later field operations, so the editor suggests using drilling.

4. Field management

About five to six days after sowing, seedlings will emerge. Because lambsquarters has strong resistance, there are basically no pests or diseases. Secondly, if sufficient base fertilizer is applied, generally no later topdressing is needed. It is only necessary to do a good job in water management and field weeding management. First, we need to inspect the seedlings in the field, then promptly thin and replenish seedlings. After replenishing seedlings, water them to ensure they can survive. Secondly, weed about ten days after planting. At this time, we can use intertillage, which can both reduce nutrient loss and promote the growth of lambsquarters. Also, if the leaves of lambsquarters are yellow, then this is a sign of nutritional deficiency, so apply an appropriate amount of microelement fertilizer. Finally, pay attention to drainage and timely irrigation, and later weeding should mainly be done by manual pulling.

5. Timely harvesting

Lambsquarters can be harvested multiple times. The first harvest is generally carried out when lambsquarters has grown to about eight to ten cm, because if it continues to grow, it will become relatively old, and by then the taste will not be very good. Secondly, note that if sufficient base fertilizer was applied, then after the third harvest, each subsequent harvest requires an appropriate amount of urea topdressing. But if the base fertilizer was insufficient, then fertilization is needed after the first harvest. In general, it can be harvested once about every half month.