I remember when I was a child, eating amaranth would make the rice in my bowl turn red. Because this dish is so special, it tasted particularly delicious when I was a kid. I felt that I was not eating ordinary vegetables and rice. . Amaranth also has another name called Yanlaihong. It is also a kind of leaf vegetable. It tastes sweet and fragrant, and it also has the benefit of moistening the stomach and clearing away heat. In fact, amaranth is a relatively common leaf vegetable in summer. So our editor Let me introduce to you how to grow amaranth!

1: Select varieties

Because different varieties need to be planted according to different seasons, it is better to plant red amaranth with good cold resistance in winter and early spring. Others In terms of season, it is best to choose red amaranth, which is resistant to diseases and insect pests. From February to March, it is best to choose early-maturing and cold-resistant pointed-leaf red amaranth. From April to May, it is best to choose white rice amaranth. You need to choose from June to August for summer planting. Drought-tolerant amaranth.

Two: Time to plant amaranth

Because the growth period of amaranth is relatively short, it can usually be harvested about forty days after sowing, so it is from spring to autumn. It can be planted, but it is best to sow it in spring. Amaranth sown in spring will bolt and bloom later, so the quality is more tender. If sown in summer or autumn, it will be easier to bolt and bloom, but the quality will not be as good as that sown in spring. Amaranth can be sown from Huntian to autumn because there will be no frost during this period. It can be sown in the open field from March to August. If it is planted under a greenhouse or a small shed, it can be sown about 20-30 days earlier. If it is planted in Sowing starts in late February, and can be put on the market about a month in advance. Except for planting in early spring, it can usually be put on the market about 35 days after sowing. If temperature control conditions can be provided, it can be planted all year round.

Three: Amaranth planting technology

1. Seed soaking and germination

Amaranth seeds need to be soaked in cold water for about 24 hours, and more scrubbing is required during the soaking process. Several times, this can better absorb water. In winter and early spring, pick up the soaked seeds and wash them with clean water until they are clean. After taking them out, drain the water, wrap them with breathable gauze, and then use Cover it with a wet towel and place it in a place with a temperature of 15-20 degrees for germination. After 30-50% of the seeds are white, you can start sowing. In other seasons, you can sow directly.

2. Land preparation and fertilization

Choose a field with flat terrain, easy irrigation, and few weeds for planting. In addition, it is necessary to apply about 200 kilograms of decomposed manure per acre of land. 15 kilograms of superphosphate. After deep plowing, rake and break up the large pieces of soil. Then choose whether to make a border according to the local climate and soil conditions. Generally, there is no need to make a border. However, if there is a lot of rain, the groundwater level will If it is high, it is best to plant in a border. The length of the border varies from place to place. If the border is wide, it will be about 150 cm. If it is high, it will be about 30 cm. The width of the sidewalk and drainage ditch needs to be about 50 cm.

3. Sowing

You can sow directly, or you can raise seedlings for transplantation. If you sow seeds directly, in order to sow the seeds more evenly, you can put them inside the seeds. Mix in a small amount of fine sand, stir evenly before spreading. After sowing, it needs to be suppressed and then watered thoroughly. Because the sowing temperature is low in early spring, the seedling emergence will be late and the emergence rate will be low. The amount of seed used will be relatively large, about 3 kilograms per acre. If you sow seeds in summer and autumn, if the temperature is relatively high, the seedlings will appear quickly and neatly, and the emergence rate will naturally be high. The amount of seed used per acre is only about 1 kilogram. If seedling transplantation is used, the method of raising seedlings is the same as above, but the planting amount will be slightly larger. It is best to raise seedlings in early spring in a greenhouse or a plastic greenhouse. The seedlings emerge quickly and are easy to manage. Wait until the seedlings have grown 3-5 pieces. The leaves must be transplanted in time when the leaves grow. The best distance between transplanting rows is 35 cm, and the best spacing between plants is 20-30 cm.

Four: Management

Generally, it takes 7-12 days for seedlings sown in early spring to emerge, and 3-5 days in summer and autumn. The first top dressing is required when the seedlings have 2-3 leaves. , apply fertilizer for the second time after twelve days. In the future, you need to topdress once after each harvest. Watering is required for each topdressing. Always keep the field moist, remove weeds in a timely manner, and pay attention in dry weather. When watering, if there is a lot of rain, pay attention to drainage and prevent waterlogging. When transplanting, do not do it on a hot day. Weeding, fertilizing, loosening the soil and watering should be carried out in a timely manner after the seedlings have survived for a week.