What should you pay attention to when growing taro? Read this one article to understand

Taro is a type of taro, contains a large amount of starch, and its taste is also very good, soft, glutinous and fragrant, and it is deeply loved by consumers. Although taro has strong adaptability to the environment and is grown in many regions of our country, its main producing areas are still Guangxi, Hunan, and Fujian. Today we are mainly going to learn about several issues that need attention during the taro growing process. Let's take a look together.

1. Soil

Generally, heavy clay soil, soil with relatively high stickiness, and overly sandy soil are all not very suitable for growing taro, because the soil permeability is very poor, and taro is very difficult to grow and develop in these types of soil. So we generally choose to grow it in sandy loam soil, where the soil permeability is relatively good, and drainage, water retention, and fertilizer retention are all very good. It is best to be near a water source, so that irrigation and drainage are convenient. When applying base fertilizer, note that incompletely decomposed farmyard manure cannot be used, otherwise seedling burn may occur, or even more serious conditions.

2. Time

Taro generally can sprout when the surface temperature reaches above ten degrees, but in our country it is generally grown in spring. Because there are certain differences in climate changes between the north and south of our country, there is also a certain gap in the time for growing taro in the north and south. In the north of our country, it is generally grown in late April, while in the south, sowing can be done in early April. The best temperature suitable for taro growth is twenty-five to thirty degrees, so growing it at this time is also very beneficial to its later growth.

3. Building a shed

Many people do not build a shed when growing taro, thinking it is superfluous, but in fact it also has a relatively large impact on the growth of taro, especially during the seedling growth period of taro. We generally need to build a greenhouse when taro grows small seedlings. At this time, the taro seedlings are about fifteen cm. Secondly, when building the shed, we must pay attention to tying it tightly and firmly to prevent strong winds from blowing it down and affecting the taro seedlings.

4. Leaf thinning

During the growth process of taro, we should pay attention to the permeability of the field and avoid the phenomenon of the field being closed and gloomy. Generally, when taro grows to around July, we should properly remove some of the taro's branches and leaves, and remove the taro's heart leaves. This can reduce the nutrients supplied to the roots and promote the enlargement of the underground tubers.

5. Water

The growth period of taro is relatively long. If water management is done properly, the yield is also very considerable. Especially in the middle and late stages of taro growth, its demand for water is relatively large, and long-term irrigation is needed. The soil must not be allowed to become dry, otherwise it may affect the enlargement of the underground tubers. However, if the rainfall is too heavy, the excess water still needs to be drained away, otherwise long-term soaking will also cause the underground tubers to rot.

Growing taro is very easy, and in general the yield is relatively high, but during the growing process there are still many places that need attention. The above points are relatively common issues. Of course, pest and disease control, topdressing, and so on also need attention, so if there is anything you still do not understand, remember to leave us a message.