1. Choose the right variety
The growing environment of autumn spinach is different from that of spring and summer, so it is necessary to choose the right variety. In general, autumn spinach should be selected with heat-resistant, disease-resistant, short growth cycle and excellent quality varieties.
2. Fine land preparation:
Autumn spinach has a short growing period, so it needs to be carefully prepared to create a good growing environment for crops. Before sowing, the soil should be ploughed, softened, weeds and stones removed, and plantar fertilizer should be applied to facilitate the growth of crops.
3. Sow seeds at the right time:
The sowing period for autumn spinach is generally between late August and early September. If sown too early, pests and diseases will worsen, and it is easy to draw moss and flower; If planted too late, the growth cycle will be shortened, and both yield and quality will suffer. Therefore, the appropriate sowing period should be selected according to local climatic conditions and variety characteristics.
4. Control moisture:
Autumn spinach needs plenty of water to grow, but the soil environment that is too wet will affect its growth and quality. Therefore, when watering, the amount of watering and the frequency of watering should be controlled according to soil moisture and weather conditions. In the rainy season, drainage should be done in time to prevent excessive water accumulation.
5. Rational fertilization:
Autumn spinach needs sufficient nutrients to grow. Before sowing, plantar fertilizer should be applied to provide adequate nutrients. During the growth period, top dressing should be reasonably based on crop growth and soil fertility. In general, top dressing should choose organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer.
6. Control pests and diseases:
Autumn spinach has a short growing period, so pests and diseases have a greater impact on its yield and quality. In the planting process, corresponding control measures should be taken according to the occurrence law and characteristics of different diseases and pests. In the early stage of pests and diseases, low-toxicity and efficient pesticides should be used in time for control.
7. Timely harvest:
When autumn spinach enters the harvest period, it should be harvested in time. Generally speaking, when the number of leaves reaches about 20, the harvest can begin. Harvesting too late will affect its quality and yield.
In short, in order to improve the yield and quality of autumn spinach, attention must be paid to every link from seed selection to sowing to field management, and only by doing so can the final yield and quality be improved.