Spring wheat planting time

Wheat planting is generally divided into spring wheat and winter wheat. The yield and quality of spring wheat are affected by factors such as climate, soil, and planting management. There are differences in the yield and quality of spring wheat in different regions. Let’s take a look at the spring wheat planting time .

Spring wheat planting time

Spring wheat is generally planted in spring, and the specific time varies from region to region. In the northwestern spring wheat areas, such as Ningxia and Gansu, the sowing time is usually in early March, while in northern Shaanxi, northern Hebei and Inner Mongolia, the sowing time of spring wheat is mostly from mid-March to mid-April, and the harvest time is from July to August.

Due to the vast territory of Xinjiang, spring wheat is sown earlier in southern Xinjiang, in February, while in northern Xinjiang it is sown in April, and matures in July to August. The spring wheat sowing time in Tibet and Qinghai is also roughly from March to April, and the maturity and harvest time is from August to September. In the spring wheat areas of Northeast China, such as Jilin and Heilongjiang, the spring wheat sowing time is generally in April, and the maturity and harvest time is from August to September.

The suitable sowing time for spring wheat is usually from mid-March to early April in spring, when the local temperature reaches above 10℃. The climatic conditions at this time are suitable, and the soil moisture and temperature are relatively appropriate, which is conducive to the germination and growth of spring wheat.

The planting areas of spring wheat are mainly distributed in areas with higher latitudes, such as the Northeast, and areas with colder winters. These areas cannot grow winter wheat in winter, so they mainly grow spring wheat. The planting boundary between spring wheat and winter wheat is roughly around 40° north and south latitude. Areas with latitudes less than 40° mostly plant winter wheat, while areas with latitudes greater than 40° mostly plant spring wheat.

Spring wheat planting precautions

Preventing soil moisture from forming: Although spring wheat benefits from the moisture brought by spring snowmelt, in drought years, timely preventing soil moisture from forming must be carried out to ensure soil moisture. Spring wheat has a greater demand for nutrients in the early stages of growth, and is particularly sensitive to phosphorus fertilizers. Therefore, base fertilizer should be applied reasonably according to the soil fertility conditions to ensure sufficient soil fertility during sowing.

Seed treatment: Whether it is spring wheat or winter wheat, seed treatment is a key step to improve germination rate and reduce diseases and insect pests. By drying seeds and dressing them with pesticides, the germination rate of seeds can be significantly improved and the risk of diseases and pests can be reduced.

Field management: Planting density is critical to spring wheat yield. Too dense seeding will result in insufficient light in the field, while too sparse seeding will affect the overall yield. It is generally recommended to sow 22 to 28 kilograms of seeds per acre. In terms of fertilization, spring wheat should be mainly based on nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer, with sufficient base fertilizer applied, and topdressing should be done in time according to the growth of the plant and soil conditions, and trace element fertilizers should be supplemented when necessary.

In summary, the sowing time of spring wheat needs to be determined according to the local climate conditions and soil conditions to ensure that the crop can grow in a suitable environment and achieve the expected yield.