Detailed Explanation of Waxy Corn Planting Techniques and Field Management Methods
Waxy corn, also called sticky corn and waxy-type corn, is a variety of corn that is planted all over our country. Waxy corn planting techniques are relatively simple, and its growth cycle is also relatively short. It is a corn variety that combines economic, nutritional and processing value, and is welcomed by many people. So how should waxy corn be planted? And how should it be managed? Below, the editor brings you the planting techniques and management of waxy corn. Let's take a look!
1. Land selection and fertilization
When planting waxy corn, we must first choose the planting soil well. The planting soil for waxy corn should mainly be plots with flat terrain, deep and soft soil layers, normal drainage and irrigation, and good fertility conditions. Maintain a good bottom moisture environment. If the soil moisture is poor, then pay attention to watering the spring water well. Ensure the yield and quality of waxy corn. Then also pay attention to doing the fertilization work well. The base fertilizer for waxy corn should mainly be farmyard manure, with a dosage kept at about 1500kg per mu, combined with about 40kg of compound fertilizer. Apply it before sowing along with land preparation, and it is best to carry out concentrated furrow application.
2. Timely sowing
When the temperature in the soil layer about 10cm deep stabilizes at around 10 degrees, sowing can begin. However, the main thing is still to control the sowing time according to the region, and it should generally be carried out in March to April. High-ridge planting is the main method, and the plant and row spacing should be kept at about 30*40cm. Sow about 3 seeds in each sowing hole, ensuring the seedling retention per mu is not less than 3500 plants. Then also pay attention to pressing soil along the film edges, and this should not be too much. Ensure the width of the film surface can be maintained to the greatest extent, increase the lighting area, and thereby improve the utilization rate of the plastic film.
3. Water and fertilizer management
When planting waxy corn, control the soil moisture well according to the actual growth situation of the corn. If the moisture is poor and the soil is dry, water in time. During the growth of waxy corn, lack of water at any time is very unfavorable to its growth, but when watering, be careful not to use flood irrigation. Avoid excessive soil humidity, which can cause diseases and affect nutrient absorption. When watering, combine it with fertilization work, mainly by furrow application and hole application. Urea can be used as fertilizer, and attention should also be paid to supplementing zinc fertilizer well. Then also appropriately spray foliar fertilizers such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate to enhance the plant's lodging resistance.
4. Scientific chemical control
When planting waxy corn, also appropriately spray corn growth regulator to dwarf the corn plants and enhance photosynthetic capacity. Delay the aging time of the plants, promote early maturity of waxy corn, and also increase yield. When spraying, pay attention to the spraying period, usually at the late stage of the corn's large trumpet stage, that is, one week before tasseling. Then also pay attention to the spraying concentration. Generally, 30kg should be sprayed with about 30kg of water. Mainly mix and use immediately, ensure even spraying, and avoid repeated spraying or missed spraying, so as to avoid pesticide damage caused by excessively high concentration.
The above is a brief introduction to waxy corn planting techniques and management. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!