A Complete Guide to New Techniques for Increasing Wheat Yield and Income, Boosting Both Output and Profit
Wheat is a very common grain crop in China, and its planting area in the country is very large. The demand for wheat in China is usually second only to that of rice, so the market demand for wheat is also very large. When growing wheat, what growers care about most is certainly wheat yield. So how can wheat be made to increase both yield and income? Today, the editor brings you new techniques for increasing wheat yield and income. Let's take a look below!
1. Formula fertilization
When fertilizing wheat during cultivation, we need to do a good job of formula fertilization. Formula fertilization first requires testing the soil where wheat is grown, checking various values such as the content of organic matter in the soil, soil bulk density and soil porosity. Then these are analyzed, and according to the actual growth needs of wheat, the required amounts of various elements are strictly controlled, and then the specific fertilization amount is determined. Usually, when applying formula fertilization to wheat, the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers is around 1:0.6:0.25. In addition, about 4000 kg of farmyard manure can be applied per mu to ensure healthy growth of wheat and increase its yield.
2. Seed soaking with fertilizer water
Soaking seeds with fertilizer water can effectively increase the germination rate of wheat seeds, thereby achieving the goal of increasing yield and income. For seed soaking with fertilizer water, the fertilizer must first be dissolved in water in a controlled ratio, and then the wheat seeds are placed in the fertilizer water to soak. Seed soaking with fertilizer water is very beneficial to the growth of wheat roots. It can increase the area, advance the tillering time, and the earing rate will also increase somewhat. The fertilizers suitable for seed soaking with fertilizer water generally include urea and compound fertilizer. When soaking seeds, the time should be kept within 12 hours. If the soil moisture is poor and irrigation cannot be carried out in time, then seed soaking with fertilizer water should not be done, otherwise it can easily cause seedling burning and seedling death.
3. Mixed sowing of varieties
Mixed sowing of varieties refers to mixing seeds of several different wheat varieties and sowing them together in the same plot. Mixed sowing of varieties can not only combine the advantages of each wheat variety, but also mask their weaknesses. It improves the utilization rate of space, and is very beneficial to the adaptability of wheat and its resistance to diseases and insect pests. This increases wheat yield and promotes high and stable yields. However, when mixing varieties for sowing, we should note that the sowing period and harvest period of the mixed varieties should be roughly the same, and the difference in plant height should be kept at around 10-15 cm, which can improve air permeability and enhance the photosynthetic capacity of wheat. In addition, the sowing ratio should be well controlled. Reasonable mixed sowing can increase wheat yield by about 10%.
4. East-west row orientation planting
When wheat is planted in an east-west row orientation, its yield is about 10% higher than that of north-south row orientation planting. This is because with east-west row orientation planting, the expansion of wheat roots is perpendicular to the row direction. This can effectively improve the utilization of soil fertility, enhance the root's absorption rate of fertilizer, and improve the lodging resistance of wheat. From these aspects, the planting advantages of east-west row orientation for wheat far exceed those of north-south row orientation planting, so when growing wheat, if you want to increase income and yield, then it is best to plant in an east-west row orientation.
The above is a brief introduction to the new techniques for increasing wheat yield and income. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!