Cultivation methods and precautions of edamame

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It likes high temperature and is suitable for growing in areas with relatively high temperatures. The germination temperature of its seeds is around ten degrees. At fifteen degrees, the seeds germinate very quickly. The growth temperature should be controlled between twenty and thirty degrees. When the temperature is below fourteen degrees, the plant will not bloom. It is very sensitive to temperature during the growth period. If the temperature is too high, the plant will end the growth period prematurely. When the temperature is too low, the seeds of the plant will not fully mature.

2. Watering: It requires a lot of water during its growth period, especially when the seeds are developing, it needs to absorb a large amount of water. During this period, it generally needs to be watered every other day. When the plant reaches the seedling stage, it needs to be watered two to three times a week. When it reaches the pod-forming stage, it needs to be watered every other day.

3. Fertilization: It accumulates nutrients about thirty days before flowering. At this time, vegetative growth and reproductive growth proceed together, requiring a large amount of nutrients. During this period, fertilizer is required once every two weeks. The amount of fertilizer needs to be increased two weeks after the flowers bloom, because the beans will grow rapidly at this time. If the nutrient supply is insufficient, it will cause the plant to age prematurely and cause the flowers and pods to fall off.

4. Light: It is a short-day plant and does not have strict requirements for light. Normal light per day is enough, and ensure about five hours of light.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be cultivated by direct seeding in the open field. Choose mid-ripening varieties and sow them directly through holes in the open air in early to mid-April. They can usually be harvested between June and July.

2. Weeding: When cultivating edamame, it is necessary to weed the field because weeds will compete with plants for nutrients. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the weeds regularly to avoid unnecessary nutrient consumption.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: The number one pest of the plant is the borer. During the growing season, it needs to be sprayed with carbendazim every week to enhance its resistance. If unfortunately infected, the infected plants need to be pulled out and destroyed, and the plants need to be sprayed with pesticides for prevention and control. It should be noted that plants sprayed with medicine cannot be picked and eaten for the time being, and should be picked after a week.

2. Pathology: If the branches and leaves of the plant turn yellow, it may be due to insufficient nutrients and you need to add nutrients to it.