Secrets of growing wheat: we get the highest yield

Factors affecting yields

1. Enough light. This is influenced by the length of daylight and the density of seedlings. Sunlight should have access to all parts of the plant. So they will be able to accumulate substances useful for their development, to form a sufficient vegetative mass. Therefore, sowing can not be too dense, and daylight - short. Otherwise do not avoid lying down / illness.
2. Favorable for a particular variety of temperature range. Optimal for crop development is from +10 to +24 ° C. After germination and hardening of the plant, depending on the species, can withstand both low (up to -24 ° C) and high (up to +32 ° C) temperatures. This factor must be taken into account when selecting a variety for a particular region.
3. Moderate amount of moisture. Sufficiently moist soil is especially important during the growing season. Keep in mind that hard and soft wheat require different amounts of moisture. Some varieties are generally unpretentious in this regard. In some cases, plants are able to extract water at a depth of one meter.
4. Fertile soil. Oily chernozem is best, especially steamed chernozem. High-quality medium loam soil is also a guarantee of a high yield. It is better if its pH is in the range of 6-7.5.
5. "Correct" predecessors. Such for wheat are potatoes, beets, legumes and other row crops, as well as greens. This helps prevent disease transmission, soil depletion, and weed growth. What should grow in front of wheat depends on its type. After harvesting the predecessors, disc or ploughshare peeling is recommended.
6. Such conditions may seem too harsh. However, a large number of varieties bred for different parts of the world, allows you to choose the one that meets the conditions of a particular region.

Rules for growing wheat

• uniform distribution of sowing material;
• compliance with the norms of application per hectare: hard - 5-6 million seeds / ha, soft - 4-5 million seeds / ha;
• appropriate depth of wrapping - 4-5 cm is recommended for spring, 3-8 cm for winter;
• timely implementation of all works.

Crop care

1. Rolling is necessary to improve the contact of seeds with the soil.
2. Harrowing eliminates sources of disease, improves aeration.
3. Weed control will increase yields by 20-30%, as wild plants take away light, moisture and nutrients from crops. Various herbicides are used for destruction.
4. Preventing the development and spread of disease will keep the harvest as high as possible. In case of pests, you will have to choose the appropriate insecticides. And with fungal diseases you need to start the fight against fungicides in time.
5. To control plant development, a retardant should be applied in 2-3 stages.
6. Fertilizers help to increase wheat yields. They are bred according to the instructions, taking into account the characteristics of the soil. The best time for feeding is the beginning of tubing. The soil under the spring must also be fertilized in the pre-sowing period.

Harvesting