When growing legume crops such as beans, soybeans and peanuts, to achieve high yields, these types of fertilizers are indispensable.
There are various types of beans, such as green beans, soybeans, peanuts, etc., and they are usually grown in most areas every year. However, the growth characteristics of legume crops are different from those of other crops. When it comes to harvest time, some attentive growers will notice that for legume crops, whether it is green beans or peanuts, the roots have root nodules. This is the unique characteristic of legume crops - the rhizobia. Therefore, whether growing green beans or paying attention to soybeans, peanuts, etc., in order to achieve a high yield and abundant harvest, the following several types of fertilizers cannot be lacking.
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Nitrogen fertilizer can promote the growth of plants and leaves. Without nitrogen fertilizer, the seedlings will grow very slowly, and the plants and leaves will be thin, pale and yellow. Phosphorus fertilizer can promote root development, facilitate flower bud differentiation, and enable more flowering. Potassium fertilizer can make the stems stronger, prevent lodging, promote grain maturity, increase fruit fullness, and enhance the plant's stress resistance. Therefore, when growing legume crops, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers must not be lacking. When planting legume crops, organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer is usually used as the base fertilizer. Organic fertilizer combined with compound fertilizer can also be used as the base fertilizer.
2. Boron fertilizer
Boron fertilizer is a type of trace element fertilizer. For fields that have been using organic fertilizers for a long time, there is generally no shortage of boron in the soil. However, many growers do not use organic fertilizers and instead rely solely on chemical fertilizers. In such soils, boron deficiency is more likely to occur. Although plants have a relatively low demand for boron, it cannot be absent. Boron fertilizer can promote the development of pollen tubes, stimulate the growth of reproductive organs, increase pod formation in leguminous crops, make the pods plump, and prevent the occurrence of empty pods and other phenomena in leguminous crops. The application method of boron fertilizer is generally before and after flowering, and it can be sprayed onto the plant leaves according to the instructions on the packaging.
3. Molybdenum fertilizer
Molybdenum fertilizer, like boron fertilizer, is also a type of micronutrient fertilizer, such as ammonium molybdate, zinc molybdate, etc. Molybdenum fertilizer has a wide range of effects on leguminous crops, including promoting root nitrogen fixation, promoting flowering and fruiting, promoting pods and seeds, increasing fruit set, and making the grains plump. The application method of molybdenum fertilizer is the same as that of boron fertilizer. Just mix water and spray it before and after flowering. Currently, there are many combined fertilizers of boron and molybdenum on the market, such as boron-molybdenum, etc. Just one type is needed, and both boron fertilizer and molybdenum fertilizer are available. These fertilizers are generally available in agricultural supply stores and online. The dosage is very small and there is no harm. However, the yield-increasing effect is very significant.
In addition, when planting legume crops, although nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are all essential, excessive use of nitrogen fertilizer should be avoided. If too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, it will cause the plants to grow vigorously but produce fewer flowers and fewer pods. Moreover, it is prone to cause excessive greenness and delayed maturity. The nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be used in a balanced manner to ensure abundant flowers, abundant pods and high yield. In summary, to achieve high yields of beans, soybeans and peanuts, it is necessary to apply organic fertilizers and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers reasonably according to their growth characteristics and nutrient requirements. At the same time, boron and molybdenum fertilizers should also be supplemented to achieve the goal of high yield.
