The relative humidity of the cultivated layer soil in the cotton area of ​​Hebei is low, and the development of drought affects the cotton

It is expected that this year's spring sowing film cotton season will be one or two days later than normal. Shijiazhuang, Xingtai and Yi are April 17-24; Tangshan, Langfang, Baoding, Zhangzhou and Hengshui are April 20-28.

According to the Provincial Agricultural Meteorological Center, it is expected that this year's spring sowing film will be suitable for the sowing date, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai and Yixing will be April 17-24; Tangshan, Langfang, Baoding, Zhangzhou and Hengshui will be April 20-28; 1-2 days late. The broadcast season of live cotton will be extended by about 5 days than the film cotton.

According to reports, the main factors affecting cotton planting are ground temperature, final frost and soil moisture. When 5 cm of ground temperature is stable through 14 ° C, frost does not appear after emergence, and the relative humidity of the soil is 65%-80%, it is suitable for sowing cotton.

According to the statistical analysis of meteorological data since 1980, it is estimated that the temperature of 5 cm in the cotton area of ​​Hebei Province will be stable through the date of 14 °C. Shijiazhuang, Xingtai and Yi are April 17-21, Tangshan, Langfang, Baoding, Zhangzhou and Hengshui are April. 18-24 days. On April 6-12, the final frost days appeared in Tangshan, Baoding, Langfang, Zhangzhou and Hengshui.

At present, the relative humidity of the cultivated layer soil in most cotton areas in Hebei Province is below 60%, and the drought is revealed. It is expected that there will be no obvious precipitation process in the province on the 13th and 19th, and the temperature will fluctuate. On the 15th and 17th, there are two obvious cold air affecting Hebei Province, bringing strong winds and cooling weather. According to the forecast of the provincial climate center, the precipitation in most cotton areas in April this year is 1-3% less than normal, and the monthly average temperature is about 0.5 °C higher than normal. In recent days, the weather is dry and the wind is large, which will lead to accelerated soil loss and drought development. It is not good for timely cotton planting.

Agro-meteorologists suggest that cotton areas should be prepared early, land preparation, and inspection. Cotton areas with poor soil moisture should be timely harvested, and at the same time pay close attention to weather changes. According to the ground temperature and future weather forecast, timely sowing, and strive to plant seedlings. , Miao Qi, Miao Zhuang.

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