The complete guide of autumn agricultural work

Once the collection period is completed, it is time for various agricultural works, intended to guarantee a rich and healthy harvest in the next year. In this article we will present a list of Agricultural works In autumn. As you will see below, our guide is divided into three categories of agricultural works, that is to say: for the field, for the garden and for the greenhouses.

Autumn works for the field

Unlike agricultural works for gardens or greenhouses, those for the field are much wider and more difficult to define. There are numerous autumn agricultural works that are performed on the field.

Sowing

The first autumn agricultural activity is sowing, which begins in early September, with the sowing of autumn cereals: wheat, barley, barley, rye and tritical. As for the sowing of wheat, it is important that this activity is not done too late, because otherwise the wheat will be less resistant to cold and drought. In mid -September, the blows.

It is important to note that the autumn sowing is obtained when the temperature is 13-15 degrees and must be completed when the temperature drops to 8-9 degrees Celsius.

COLLECTION

Generally, the collection takes place at the beginning of autumn, when the sun is still delicate and bright. In all areas of culture, the collection ends with the sunflower.

Soil preparation

Autumn is also the season in which the preparation of agricultural soil for the new season is performed. Fertilization is included in this process. The entire agricultural area must be completely clean by all the remaining vegetable debris from the old crops.

Autumn works for the garden

Although numerous garden crops are collected at the end of summer, there are vegetables that are collected at the beginning of autumn. These include carrots and potatoes.

Autumn is the season in which new cultures in the solarium or the vegetables that have a short period of vegetation, such as salad, onion and radishes. It is essential to pay attention to sowing and the collection of autumn vegetables. From a chronological point of view, it begins with the cultivation of perennial vegetables and mushrooms in early October.

After plating the vegetables it is possible to collect the root vegetables with intense flavor, such as pistachio. In order for it to have a sweeter and more pleasant taste, it is collected after the beginning of the frost.

In autumn, the vases and containers used previously, as well as the containers and tools for the garden are cleaned. To avoid the oxidation of the tools, they can be fattened with oil. As for the old seeds, now it's time to get rid of it.

Also during this period all the debris that can be used to obtain compost, such as leaves, are collected. The weeds can be removed from the mechanical works and applying the fighting products of weeds.

November is the month in which the last preparations for the winter are made. Although many believe that agricultural work ceases when the cold begins, the truth is that farmers continue to work during this period and even various Winter agricultural works. During this period the specific seeds of autumn begin. In addition, the wickers plow is performed.

At the end of the autumn, some trees and shrubs are planted. It is also the favorable moment to dig the pits for the next spring harvest. Particular attention this season is also paid to the vines, it must be protected by potential frosts. Another activity this season is the painting of the trees, which removes living beings that destroy the trunk of trees.

Autumn agricultural works for greenhouses

Serra crops seem easier to maintain, but, in fact, their care is much more demanding, because infections can spread much more easily in the humid, warm and closed environment, as is for greenhouses. For this reason, cleaning and disinfection are more important in their case. It is finished, clean the dryers and cosmetize all the plants planted directly in the ground. Vases and gardeners plants are removed from the greenhouse and subject to the same treatment. Check any signs of diseases and, if necessary, apply phytosanitary treatments.

Also this season, one of the agricultural works in the greenhouses is the cleaning of the greenhouse. Wash the windows thoroughly to allow the light to enter the greenhouse. The broken or chapped windows are replaced before the cold came. Orticolo disinfectant can be used to wash windows, floors and shelves.

If the greenhouse has an automatic irrigation and heating system, it is now the right time to review these systems and to repair any malfunctions. If the greenhouse does not benefit from a heating system, autumn is time to move very sensitive plants to the house or to a heated attachment, to protect them from the cold.

To compensate the lack of natural light, it is possible to mount solar lamps. Ventilation is also essential, if paraffin heaters are used.

Conclusion

As you can see, autumn is a rather intense season for farmers. Whether we are talking about field cultures, garden or greenhouse, there are various agricultural work necessary to undertake this season. Make sure to get them rich and healthy harvests in the next year.