Time and month of lentil planting
Lentils can be planted after 5438+ 10 in mid-June, but the climate in each region is different, so the planting time should be adjusted according to the local climate, such as May-July in the Yangtze River basin and June in North China. The temperature of lentil germination is between 20-25 degrees, below 15 degrees, it will be stunted, below 10 degrees, it will stop growing.
When do you plant lentils in spring?
The climate in spring is higher, which is more suitable for the growth of lentils. It is necessary to increase the supply of fertilizer, ensure that nutrition is in place, and plants grow faster. It is best to choose some high-quality soil fertilizers, which will help them grow better. Potassium fertilizer can be applied at the beginning of sowing. At this time, fertilization can generally be directly applied to the planting holes we have dug.
When do you plant lentils in summer?
In summer, lentils can be planted in the open air from May to July. It can withstand the high temperature of about 35 degrees, has developed root system and has good adaptability to various soils, but it is suitable for planting in sandy soil or loam with good drainage.
When do you plant lentils in autumn?
Lentils planted in autumn are generally sown in early October of 65438+ 10, and the seedling age is 25-30 days. 165438+1October for transplanting and planting, and 65438+late February for pod setting, and February to May of the following spring is the peak harvest period.
When do you plant lentils in winter?
Lentils can be planted in greenhouses in winter, more in northern areas. It should be planted in the middle and late February of 65438 to the middle and early October of the following year 1 month. Pay attention to the temperature control in the greenhouse.
Methods and steps of lentil planting
The suitable germination temperature of lentil seeds is 22℃ to 23℃, and the temperature should not be too high or too low. The plant is resistant to high temperature, but it needs to be cooled and shaded in summer, so it is suitable for planting on fertile, loose and well-drained sandy soil or loam.
1, seed selection and sowing
Before planting lentils, good quality seeds should be selected and decomposed farmyard manure should be applied as base fertilizer in the soil. Manure should be mixed with soil evenly, lentils have strong drought resistance, and watering can be controlled at seedling stage. There is a great demand for water in the vine-stretching period and pod-setting period, so it needs to be watered frequently, with 65,438+0-2 times in the vine-stretching period and once every 65,438+00 days in the pod-setting period.
2, pest control
The common pests of lentils are aphids and pod borers. If aphids appear, imidacloprid and acetamiprid can be sprayed, and leaf spraying can be used to kill pyrethrin or cartap, which is replaced once a week to avoid drug resistance.