How many days does buckwheat sprout? How to manage the seedlings?

Buckwheat germination time

Buckwheat will germinate relatively quickly. If sown in spring, it will generally germinate in 3-5 days. If sown in autumn, it will take a little longer, usually 4-5 days. After germination, it can grow and develop rapidly, so it requires good maintenance and management.

Buckwheat sowing time and method

1. Planting time: Buckwheat is suitable for spring sowing and autumn sowing. The spring sowing time is from February to May, generally from March to May in the north and from February to April in the south. The autumn sowing is from July to August each year. The climate is different in different seasons, and the planting time is slightly different. The planting time should be chosen according to regional differences.

2. Site selection and land preparation: Buckwheat is a taproot crop. It is not very demanding on the soil and has an underdeveloped root system. Therefore, suitable soil should be selected for planting. It can be planted in soil that is rich in organic fertilizer, has a good structure, strong water retention capacity, and good aeration. Deep plowing, fine land preparation, and application of decomposed fertilizer should be carried out in advance.

3. Seed treatment: Select suitable buckwheat seeds and process the seeds in advance. Before sowing, dry the seeds in the sun for 2-3 days, then soak them in warm water at 35°C, remove the floating empty grains, and pick out the seeds that sink to the water and dry them.

4. Reasonable density planting: Sowing buckwheat too sparsely or too densely will affect the yield. The sowing amount per mu should be kept at about 3.5-4 kg, the sowing depth is about 3-4 cm, and the covering soil thickness is generally 3 cm.

How to manage buckwheat after germination

1. Watering: Control the amount of watering for buckwheat during the seedling stage. Too much water is not conducive to the growth of seedlings. Water less and more frequently. If there is rainy weather after sowing, drain the water in time, otherwise the germination rate will be reduced.

2. Fertilization: If buckwheat is to grow vigorously, it needs to be fertilized frequently. Note that after transplanting, a thin layer of fertilizer can be applied once every half a month, mainly nitrogen fertilizer. Do not use raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer, otherwise it will burn the roots and reduce yield.