Improvement of the elements of technology of growing rod-shaped millet in the conditions Forest Steppe of Ukraine

Abstract

Goal. To improve the elements of technology, methods of soil preparation and sowing of seeds, to increase the productivity of growing biomass of rod-shaped millet for the production of solid biofuels in the Western Forest-Steppe, taking into account the biological characteristics of plant development. Methods. Field, laboratory, measuring, comparative, statistical, and dispersion. Results. The results of research on improving the elements of technology for growing biomass of rod-shaped millet in the Western Forest-Steppe of Ukraine — pre-sowing soil preparation and sowing of millet seeds together with seeds of the beacon culture, which allowed early tillage and significantly reduce weeds. The highest biomass productivity of rod-shaped millet and energy yield (377.7 GJ/ha) was at a row spacing of 30 cm. Conclusions. Rod-shaped millet in the first year of the growing season is sensitive to soil moisture and temperature, which significantly influences the friendliness of the germination of seedlings. Favorable conditions for growing biomass of rod-shaped millet in the Western Forest-Steppe zone can be significantly improved by using 3-time pre-sowing tillage with harrows and sowing seeds with an optimal row spacing of 30 cm together with seeds of beacon white mustard.