How to store peanut seeds? The correct method is here

Peanut is a very important oil and grain crop in China, and it is widely distributed across the country. Nowadays, many people grow it on a large scale. When growing it, most people set aside part of the plants for seed use, then harvest them after they mature in preparation for sowing next time. In fact, if the seeds are not sown right after harvest, peanut seeds need to be stored properly. Below, the editor brings you the storage methods for peanut cultivation. Let's take a look!

1. Preparation before storage

Before storing peanut seeds, they should be fully dried in the sun, and the moisture content of the seeds must not exceed 10%. Professional data surveys have shown that when the moisture content of peanut seeds is kept below 10%, their storage capacity is relatively strong, and they can still maintain good germination ability even when the temperature is below zero. If the moisture content is high, the respiration of peanut seeds will gradually intensify, leading to the loss of nutrients and moisture, and the heat will also rise sharply. This makes the seeds highly prone to rotting, produces various pests and diseases, and causes them to lose their germination ability.

2. Storage containers and location

The storage location for peanut seeds should have good ventilation and drainage, with a dry floor that does not leak water and no rats, etc. The main storage containers should be woven bags and other bags with strong permeability; airtight plastic bags should not be used. Otherwise, the air inside the bag is easily sealed off, leading to insufficient oxygen, and the peanut seeds undergo anaerobic respiration, causing poisoning of the seed embryo. In addition, the carbon dioxide, moisture, and heat produced by the respiration of the seeds are difficult to release, causing the seed temperature to rise, resulting in mildew and loss of germination ability.

3. Storage methods

We need to reasonably adjust the storage method according to the planting purpose. If the peanut seeds are for food and industrial use, then storage is generally mainly in the form of shelled kernels; on the contrary, peanuts for seed use are mainly stored as pods. After the pods are dried in the sun, shell them to take out the kernels, then put the kernels into storage containers and place them in the storage room. First, place a layer of matting on top of the storage bags, then cover it with a layer of burlap. The matting can not only effectively keep warmth and moisture, but also prevent people from stepping on the seeds when walking around, while the burlap can absorb water vapor and avoid excessive humidity.

4. Precautions

There should not be pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or similar substances in the storage room, because the volatility and corrosiveness of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are very strong. After volatilizing, they will have a great impact on the cells and seed embryos of the seeds in the air. Before storage, we should improve the quality of the seeds and clean off the impurities on the seed coats and the immature, shriveled seeds. Then, during storage, we should frequently check the specific condition of the seeds. Whether they have become damp or are threatened by insects or rats, etc. Avoid reducing the germination rate of the seeds. If any abnormal situation occurs, deal with it promptly to improve the safety of storage.

The above is a brief introduction to peanut seed storage methods. Peanut seed storage methods are mainly based on pods and kernels. When storing, we must control the storage method well according to the intended use to ensure the germination ability of the seeds. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.