When is the best time to plant wheat?

Wheat is one of the important grain crops in China. There is an agricultural proverb that says, "From Cold Dew to Frost Descent, don't panic when planting wheat; from Frost Descent to Beginning of Winter, don't relax when planting wheat." So when is the best time to plant wheat?

When is the best time to plant wheat?

Northern Region: The closer to the north the wheat-growing area is, the later the sowing time will be. For example, in Hebei and northern Shandong, the wheat sowing time is concentrated in mid-to-late October, and may even be delayed to early November.

Huanghuaihai Region: The suitable sowing period in the central and northern wheat-growing areas of Huanghuaihai is from early October to October 15, and in the southern wheat-growing areas it is from October 15 to 25.

Southwest region: The optimal sowing period for wheat in this region is from October 25 to November 5, and no later than November 15.

Northwest region: Gansu enters the sowing period from west to east, and Xinjiang and Shaanxi enter the concentrated sowing period in early October.

Spring wheat: Spring wheat is usually sown in March or April and matures from mid-July to mid-September.

Winter wheat: Winter wheat is generally sown in September and October, and the harvest period is from mid-March to late July.

Preparations before wheat sowing

1. Soil Preparation

After harvesting the previous crop, tillage should be carried out in time to improve soil structure and increase soil aeration and water permeability. Make sure the land is level, without large clods and potholes, to facilitate sowing and irrigation.

2. Soil Testing

Conduct soil tests to understand the soil fertility, including pH value, organic matter content, and major nutrient content such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

3. Fertilizer preparation

According to the soil test results, apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer, such as organic fertilizer , compound fertilizer , etc., to provide the nutrients needed for the early growth of wheat.

4. Seed selection

Choose wheat varieties that are suitable for local climate and soil conditions, considering their disease resistance, drought resistance, yield and quality. Seed coating or seed mixing with pesticides can prevent and control pests and diseases and increase germination rate.

In summary, the best sowing time for wheat varies depending on geographical location and climatic conditions. Generally speaking, it is later in the north and earlier in the south. At the same time, pay attention to moisture and soil conditions when sowing to ensure that the seeds can germinate and grow smoothly.