When spring wheat is sown: the best predecessors and planting dates

Crop rotation is a prerequisite for proper farming, which ensures a decent yield and the preservation of natural resources. When spring wheat is sown in the fields, the alternation of plant crops must be observed. Thanks to crop rotation, weed contamination of the land is reduced, and the nutrient soil layer is restored.

The best predecessors for spring wheat

When sowing large areas with cereals, the rules of crop rotation are observed (selection of plants, consideration of soil quality, planting dates). Plant crops participating in the crop rotation plan, according to the degree of influence on the quality of the soil and the yield of the main plant, are divided into groups:

Perennial leguminous grasses (alfalfa, clover) as a precursor increase soil fertility. Sown in areas of good irrigation and moisture;
leguminous plants (peas, chinka, vetch, lupine) improve the structure of the earth, prevent the growth of weeds. The positive effect on the soil lasts about 2 years;
row crops (corn, cotton, beets, potatoes) contribute to the development of beneficial soil microflora, which increases the nutritional value of the upper fertile soil layer.

Before sowing wheat, it is advisable to draw up a crop rotation scheme for 4-5 seasons.

When wheat is sown in different regions of Russia

Spring wheat for grain is recommended to be sown at the optimum early date. At the same time, seedlings are provided with moisture reserves in the soil. Cereal crops are planted in several regions of Russia, the sowing period begins in March and ends in June.

In the regions of the Trans-Urals, in the Urals, Western Siberia, cereals are planted after grain legumes, potatoes, corn. The optimal sowing dates are the last days of April-the first decade of May.

In the vast areas of the Volga region, farmers plant cereals in spring after tilled and winter crops. A suitable sowing period is the end of March-beginning of April.

In the southern regions, cereals are planted after melons (melon, watermelon). Sowing is carried out in early spring.

Cereals are one of the most grown crops. Without choosing the right crop rotation scheme, it will not be possible to collect high yields. The right choice of predecessor also helps to stop the growth of weeds, improves the structure and quality of the soil.