The farmers who grow taro have a question: why do they grow the same seedlings, the same fats, the big ones that others grow, the seven or eight of them, and the small ones that they grow, the small ones, even the green ones, the soft ones
According to data from the ministry of agriculture and rural development for the extension of agricultural technology at the grass-roots level in 2026, more than 60 per cent of the farmers in the country's southern taro-head-producing areas had lost 30 to 40 per cent of their production owing to neglect of the land or its timing. A lot of people are staring at fattening water, but they don't know that it's the high-yielding “lifeline” of taro-heads — the taro-brains are born to love the “kiss” to the surface and not to cover it in time, not only because they are small, but also because the sun is green and bad, and they've been working for six months as whites! Today we follow old agronomy's whole range of earth-breeding techniques, time, number, practice, and then we do it
I. Why do you say, "turn doesn't make land, it's white?" three key reasons
Many newcomers feel that the ground is “excessive” and that they are simply busy, but they do not understand the growth habits of taro. Unlike potatoes and potatoes, they all grow upwards, with long-term growth slowly “drilling” to the surface, with three major problems arising from the absence of soil, each affecting production and income:
1. A green tuber, with a collapse in quality: after lighting, the skin becomes fast green, and it also produces acne, which is not only stale, non-poisoned, unhealthy, and is bought at a price that no one can even ask for。
2. Small size, small quantity and severe decline in production: taro swelling requires dark, defusing soil environments, unpainted soil, plums outside, limited growth space, inadequate nutrient absorption, only two to three little tarts per nest, with six to eight corsets of proper soil and one large circle。
3. Volatile and disease-prone: the size of the taro leaf, the size of the plant, the shallowness of its roots, the absence of soil and the extreme vulnerability of the storm to fall; and the exposure of its truncheons to disease, pests, rotting balls and the waste of its previous work。
In april 2026, the agricultural university of china conducted a comparative experiment in the main areas of taro-head production, such as guangdong, hueyzhou: the same taro was grown and managed during the same period, with only 1,800 kg of unpaved acre production, and 3,200 kg of acre production, with nearly 80% increase in production. The gap is wide, all at the “paste”。
Ii, 2026, latest exercise: three golden earthbreeding techniques for the first three tacos, time thickness is perfect
The rules of “three earthbreaders”, which are based on experience, are fully consistent with the latest potato cultivation technology of 2026 and are simple and operational, and can be used by all households, regardless of their north-south or their species. Remember: for the first time in 30 days, for the second time in 50 days, for the third time in 70 days, not less
First pedestal: 30 days after seeding, 20-30 cm tall, “stable seeding root”
It's basic pedestal, also known as the "determinate earth", and it's not too early or too late。
- the criteria for determining the size of tacos are 3-4 leafs, saplings are 20-30 cm high, foliage is spread, the colour is thick and the masts are starting to sprout。
- operating methods: choosing clear morning afternoons (soil moisture of about 60 per cent, no sticky hands), grafts between the lines with a hoe, gently shoveling to the base of the tarp, five centimetres thickness, covering only one or two leaves of the base and not covering the heart leaves。
- central role: to protect the shallow root system, promote the growth of the side root, secure the seedlings against the fall, and provide space for the growth of the side buds and lay the foundation for the subsequent coding of the taro。
- cursed: no soil should be prepared immediately after the rain, and the soil is too wet to rot; the soil should not be too thick, otherwise it will suffocate and affect the growth of young children。
Second earth-breeding: 50 days after seeding, before sealing off, “breeding, sprouts”
This is the most critical piece of land, so let's not be lazy
- the criteria for determining the size of the plant are 50-60 cm high, the leaves are about to be shut down (the line is about to be covered by leaves), the masts are starting to swell and the tatas are emerging。
- operating methods: combined with weeding and fattening (10 kg per acre of potassium sulphate, boosting growth), the earth between the lines is concentrated in the root of the taco, 8-10 cm thickness of the ground, covering the middle of the tubing, forming shallow, 35 cm high。
- the central role: to completely cover the potato, to avoid the light and to contribute to rapid expansion; to curb the growth of excess sides, to reduce the waste of nutrients and to concentrate all nutrients on the trough; and to deepen the root layer and increase the resistance to wind。
- small technique: lightness in the field, not to break the handle, not to hurt the roots, or to affect nutrient transmission。
Third earth-breeding: 70 days after seeding, initial expansion of the tuber, "down and quality protection"
This time, the final quality of the taro is determined by its tailings, and many farmers are missing this time, leading to the later greening of the taro。
- the criteria for the determination: the plant is closed, the underground truncheons enter a period of rapid expansion, and the masts and tats become significantly larger and begin to bend to the surface。
- operating methods: the same is done on a clear day, with 5 centimetres of earth to the surface, which eventually rises to 40 centimetres, burying all the plumes completely, making them tortoise backs and avoiding water accumulation。
- central role: completely prevent the appearance of light on the outside of the plume and ensure that the skin is smooth and green; defusing the soil to facilitate its breathing and nutrient accumulation; increasing the resistance of the plant to disease and reducing the risk of the plume。
- attention: when the earth is grown, before the harvest, it must be replaced in time for the sun to shine。
Iii. Old farmer's hands: three details of the pedigree
A lot of farmers do it strictly three times, and the production still goes up. The problem is in detail! These are the lessons learned over the decades by older generations, and in 2026 the agrotechnical experts emphasized the importance of keeping in mind:
No soil shall be used except “silent soil” and not wet soil and hard soil: the soil shall be tanned in advance, sifted and sift-free, weed-free and earth-free. The moist earth is heavy, the pedigree is thick and the tubing is not moving; hard earth blocks crush the tubing and affect quality。
2. Peasant soil combined with weeding in pursuit of fattening. Each time the soil is produced, the weeds are removed from the row so that weeds and taro are not taken for nutrients; for the second time, potassium fermentation (the best of the potassium sulphate) must be followed. Potassium fermentation makes the taro more dusty and bigger, and does not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise the long leaves do not have balls。
3. Time is fine-tuned in different regions, so that the rigid set is not dead: high temperatures and high growth in the south, which can be three to five days in advance; low temperatures and slow growth in the north, which can be delayed by five to seven days; and high altitude areas, which are appropriately thickened, warm and humid and contribute to the growth of the tubers。
Iv. Common error zones to avoid pits: do not do these 3 things without a reduction in production
1. The arrival of an earth-breeding plant to save production: some farmers managed to save up to 20 centimetres at a time, resulting in the strangulation of their roots and the death of their seedlings. Taro growth is gradual, and sub-grain is adapted to the growth rhythm。
2. Post-pump water pouring out: soil is loosed, water pouring out of the body, and it also causes soil to accumulate water and rotting balls. The correct approach is to water the soil with small amounts of water。
3. The closure of the ban is ignored: many farmers feel that they will not have to deal with the taro after the closure, while the ban is the fastest-growing and the easiest to show their head, with frequent patrols, and the fact that the show is in time to fill the soil, otherwise the previous effort will be wasted。
There are no shortcuts to seeding taro, and there is no high price for fertilizer pesticides. The latest planting techniques in 2026 and the experience of seniors have shown that if we capture three periods of gold paste, we can put the details in place, even if we're new ones, and we can grow a bag of 8 to 10, half-heavy powder heads, with an easy output of 3,000 kg
Today's taco-breeding technique is shared, and it's all real and dry
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