Detailed Explanation of Buckwheat (Tartary Buckwheat) Planting Methods and Technical Points
Since many young people nowadays have not had much contact with crop cultivation, they think tartary buckwheat and buckwheat are the same thing, but in fact there are still certain differences between them. Tartary buckwheat belongs to the buckwheat family, but tartary buckwheat tastes slightly bitter while having very high nutritional value. It is suitable for the general population, and for those who are into health preservation nowadays it is an excellent choice. So today let us take a look at how tartary buckwheat is planted.
1. Seed Selection
We need to carry out scientific seed selection according to the climate conditions of each region, soil conditions, market demand and other factors that need to be considered in planting, and avoid blind introduction of varieties. At present, the relatively good tartary buckwheat varieties include Yunnan's Tartary Buckwheat No. 1, Sichuan's Tartary Buckwheat No. 1 and No. 5, and Guizhou's Tartary Buckwheat No. 1, all of which are fairly good choices. If saving seeds by ourselves, then we should select seeds that are plump, uniform in color and free of pests and diseases for planting.
2. Land Selection and Land Preparation
In China, tartary buckwheat is mostly produced in Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, so we need to choose the planting soil according to the growth habits of tartary buckwheat. The root system of tartary buckwheat is relatively weak, so it is best to choose slightly acidic soil with complete soil structure, fertile soil, good water retention and soil permeability, and at the same time relatively loose texture containing a large amount of organic matter for planting. When preparing the land, the soil should be deeply plowed, and an appropriate amount of farmyard manure should be added. Finally, trenches should be opened at a distance of 1 m to 1.5 m per bed, and then you can prepare to sow.
3. Sowing at the Right Time
Generally, tartary buckwheat can be sown in two seasons, respectively around April each year and around August each year. Before sowing, the seeds need to be treated, because the seed coat of tartary buckwheat is relatively hard, so the sprouting speed is relatively slow and the germination rate is not high. Therefore, the seeds need to be first soaked in warm water, then mixed with chemicals for germination acceleration, and finally sown. The most commonly used sowing methods are drilling and dibbling. For drilling, small furrows need to be opened in advance at a spacing of 25 cm per row, and then the seeds are evenly scattered in. For dibbling, sowing is done directly, but attention should also be paid to the spacing of seed scattering, which is 30 cm per row with 6 seeds placed per plant.
4. Field Management
About five days after sowing, we need to check the growth of the tartary buckwheat seedlings in the field and carry out timely replanting and thinning. After replanting, watering should be carried out in time, as this can improve the survival rate of tartary buckwheat. Because the growth cycle of tartary buckwheat is relatively short, the most important fertilization is actually the base fertilizer. Later, it is only necessary to reasonably apply phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and boron fertilizer, etc. according to the growth of tartary buckwheat. Another relatively important aspect of field management is weeding. Usually only two cultivations are needed throughout its entire growth cycle. The first is when the tartary buckwheat seedlings grow five leaves, that is, when they are about 8 to 9 cm tall, and the second is when the tartary buckwheat seedlings grow to about 20 cm.
5. Pest and Disease Control
Tartary buckwheat has strong adaptability, but there are still some commonly occurring pests and diseases, such as ring spot disease, brown spot disease, downy mildew and damping-off, as well as beetles, armyworms, stem borers and moth pests. For the former diseases, seed dressing with chemicals can generally be used for control, and at the same time special chemicals can be used for treatment in the early stage of the disease; consult for specific chemicals. For these pests, we can use trichlorfon and some other insecticides for control, and at the same time can also use trapping techniques for trapping and killing, so as to ensure the quality of tartary buckwheat.