Setaria viridis is a common weed in the wild and roadside, mainly distributed in temperate and warm temperate regions, and distributed all over China.

Growth conditions of Setaria viridis

Setaria likes warm, humid and sunny environment. Suitable for planting in loose and fertile sandy loam and clay loam rich in humus. It has a strong adaptability to the environment and grows on both sides of the road without much care.

Growth temperature of Setaria viridis

Setaria likes warm environment. The suitable temperature for seed germination is 65438 05℃ to 30℃. This plant is not hardy. In winter, the aboveground parts will turn yellow and wither, and the next spring will sprout.

Growth process of Setaria viridis

After sowing in spring, Setaria viridis germinated and emerged from mid-April to May, with the peak growth period in early and mid-May and the fruiting period in August -65438+ 10. Its seeds are spread by wind, running water and feces, and germinate the following spring after dormancy in winter.

Planting time and method of Setaria viridis

The seeds of Setaria viridis are suitable for sowing in spring and autumn, and the specific time is February-May in spring and 9-65438+ 10 in autumn. At this time, the temperature and humidity are suitable, the seed germination rate is the highest and the growth is the best.

Before sowing Setaria viridis, it is necessary to refresh the soil, remove weeds and stones, and then apply enough base fertilizer. The way of sowing and propagation includes drilling or withdrawal, with the row spacing of drilling 30 ~ 35cm and the sowing depth of1~ 2cm. After sowing, the seeds are covered and squeezed.

The seedlings of Setaria viridis are fragile, but the spring-sown grassland grows vigorously and needs to be pulled out in time. It is necessary to apply some dilute nitrogen fertilizer during the growth period, which will obviously promote its regeneration and improve grass quality. There are few pests and diseases, but there are also pests such as locusts and crickets, which need to be controlled.