Mi Dou is also called plum bean. Its scientific name is lentil, also known as magpie bean and pink bean. It is a perennial twining vine. Rice beans are usually planted in April in spring. At this time, the temperature and humidity are suitable for the growth of rice and beans, and the seed germination rate is high

Rice bean sowing method

1. The seeds of rice beans need to be planted in loose soil. The soil should be renovated in advance and base fertilizer should be applied. After sowing, the seeds can be watered once to keep the soil slightly wet and germinate soon. When the seedlings grow 3-4 true leaves, they should be transplanted in time. 2. Diluted decomposed human and animal manure should be applied in time after rice and beans are transplanted. When the main vine of Mi Dou grows to about 30 cm, it will be erected. Generally, the herringbone frame is used to facilitate climbing vines and accelerate the growth of Mi Dou.

Key points of rice bean planting

1. Water and fertilize in time at the seedling stage of rice and beans to meet their demand for fertilizer and water. When the plant begins to branch, it can be sprayed with Zhuhuawang No.3, which can inhibit the overgrowth of main branches, accelerate the differentiation of flower buds and improve the fruit setting rate. 2. Rice beans need to be fertilized in time when they enter the flowering and pod setting stage. It can be sprayed before flowering, which can improve pollination quality and promote fruit development. It can also be applied with appropriate amount of topdressing, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.

Mature harvest of rice beans

The suitable germination temperature of rice beans is 20-25℃, which can be sown all year round in Guangdong, China. Generally, it only takes 50 days to harvest after transplanting. After continuous harvesting for 6 months, the yield per mu is about 300 kg.