Khademi: Wheat and Barley Planting Time in Chegeni Should Be Adjusted to El Niño Conditions

Chegeni – Director of the Chegeni County Agricultural Jihad, noting the possibility of increased rainfall in the current farming year due to El Niño, stressed the need to choose the right time for planting autumn wheat and barley.

According to Mehr reporter, Ali Khademi, in a conversation with the media on Thursday afternoon, referring to climate forecasts and the possibility of increased rainfall in the current crop year under the influence of the "El Nino" phenomenon, emphasized the necessity of managing the time of planting autumn crops, especially wheat and barley.

He stated: In a situation where there is a possibility of precipitation systems and increased rainfall, it is particularly important to decide on the date of planting wheat, and farmers should choose the right time to start planting, taking into account the climatic conditions and the condition of the land.

optimal time range; The main strategy of cultivation in El Niño conditions

The Director of Agricultural Jihad of Chegani city stressed that the key strategy in the upcoming climatic conditions is to take advantage of the "optimal planting time" and added: Farmers should continuously follow short-term weather forecasts and adjust the final date of planting based on soil moisture status, field conditions, and the probability of rainfall systems.

Khademi stated: Choosing the right time for planting plays an important role in the optimal establishment of plants, increasing the percentage of seed germination and providing suitable conditions for the initial growth of the plant. Therefore, the decision about planting time should not be made only based on the agricultural calendar, but the actual conditions of the land and the weather should also be taken into consideration.

Risk of heavy rainfall for poorly drained fields

He warned about the dangers of planting before heavy rains and stated: In lands with heavy and clay soil that do not have proper drainage, heavy rain immediately after planting can cause problems for plant germination and establishment.

The Director of Agricultural Jihad of Chegani city explained: In such a situation, water saturation of the seed bed, reduction of oxygen in the soil and the formation of surface crusts can prevent the seeds from sprouting properly, and finally, it will result in a decrease in the percentage of germination and uneven establishment of the plants.

Khademi continued: In fields where there is a possibility of flooding or heavy rains, it is recommended to postpone the planting operation until the rainfall system passes and the soil reaches suitable conditions. However, this decision should be made according to the situation of each farm and with the aim of preventing possible damages.

Excessive delay in planting also reduces crop yield

At the same time, he warned about the consequences of excessive delay in planting and said: managing the conditions caused by the El Nino phenomenon should not lead to leaving the optimal time range for planting; Because a long delay in planting wheat can reduce the chance of rooting and proper growth of the plant.

Director of Jihad Agriculture of Chegani city added: In case of excessive delay, it is possible that the sensitive stages of crop growth will coincide with the heat at the end of the season. This situation can have a negative effect on the weight of a thousand seeds and finally the final yield of the product.

According to Khademi, farmers should maintain a balance between avoiding planting in adverse weather conditions and avoiding unnecessary delays so that the crop has enough time to establish, grow and complete its agricultural stages.

the best planting time; After the passage of the precipitation system and discharge of excess water

Referring to the necessity of paying attention to the soil conditions at the time of planting, he said: the best time to carry out wheat cultivation is after the passage of rain systems and the drainage of excess water from the ground; So that the soil has reached a suitable condition for planting and establishing seeds.

Khademi emphasized: After providing the right conditions, the planting operation should be done as soon as possible so that the seedlings have more favorable conditions in the early stages of growth and prevent the collision of the sensitive stages of the crop growth with the thermal stresses at the end of the season.

Advice to Chegani farmers for continuous monitoring of weather conditions

In the end, the Director of Agricultural Jihad of Chegani County pointed out: Farmers of this county should carry out the autumn cultivation of wheat and barley according to the actual conditions of the fields, after the end of the torrential rains and the passage of the precipitation system related to the predicted climatic conditions.

He also emphasized the necessity of continuous follow-up of meteorological forecasts and paying attention to the recommendations of agricultural sector experts and considered choosing the right planting time as one of the effective factors in reducing possible damages and maintaining the performance of autumn crops.