CATDOLL : CATDOLL: When is the best time to raise silkworms?

1. Which season is suitable for raising silkworms?

Spring or Summer

Answer 1. Silkworm rearing time: Generally, silkworm rearing takes place in spring and summer (starting around April). Silkworms mainly feed on mulberry leaves, so silkworm rearing needs to be basically consistent with the growth cycle of mulberry trees, so that there are enough mulberry leaves for silkworms to eat. 2. Silkworm rearing frequency: In Jiangsu and Zhejiang silkworm regions, silkworm rearing can be carried out theoretically from April to November each year, but generally only 3-5 times.

2. When is the best season to pick mulberry leaves and raise silkworms?

Mulberry picking and silkworm rearing are usually done in spring and summer. The growth cycle of silkworm rearing should be roughly the same as that of mulberry trees to ensure an adequate supply of mulberry leaves. Silkworms are metamorphosed insects, and the most common one is the mulberry silkworm, also known as the domestic silkworm, which is one of the economic insects that feeds on mulberry leaves and spins silk cocoons. The silk it spins can be used to make silk quilts or woven into silk fabrics, which have very high economic value.

3. When is the best time to raise silkworms?

Generally speaking, it is more suitable to raise silkworms in spring and summer, which is roughly between April and July. The best time to raise silkworms is roughly the same as the growth cycle of mulberry trees, because only at this time can an adequate supply of mulberry leaves be guaranteed and the silkworms can grow healthily.

The advantages of raising silkworms in spring are that the weather is mild and the quality of mulberry leaves is better, so the silkworms are of higher quality and yield. The time for raising spring silkworms cannot be too late, and it can be done around April. Otherwise, if the weather is bad later, the number of silkworms will be greatly reduced.

4. What are the things to pay attention to when raising silkworms, feeding them and laying eggs?

1. Temperature: Silkworms are very afraid of cold, so we always hear about spring silkworms. There is also a famous poem that only mentions spring silkworms, which is "The silkworm may not stop spinning silk until it dies, and the candle may not stop shedding tears until it turns to ashes." Therefore, we must pay attention to the breeding temperature when raising silkworms. Usually April and May are the best times to raise silkworms. The temperature at this time is basically around 20 to 25 degrees. We don't need to spend a lot of effort to adjust the temperature of the breeding room. Therefore, through the adjustment of temperature, the practice of raising silkworms in other seasons gradually emerged.

2. Mulberry leaves

When raising silkworms, you should pay attention to the fact that mulberry leaves should be fresh. At most, mulberry leaves that have been left at home overnight can be used to feed silkworms, but if the leaves are not fresh for too long, the silkworms will have diarrhea after being handled or will not eat them at all. The second thing to pay attention to is that the mulberry leaves must be cleaned and dust-free. At the same time, you cannot feed the silkworms mulberry leaves that have dew on them or that are not dry after washing, because the silkworms will have diarrhea and then die after eating them. Finally, mulberry leaves that have been sprayed with agricultural drugs not long ago cannot be picked and fed to silkworms, because silkworms are particularly sensitive to toxins.

3. Hygiene

We all know that the living habits of silkworms are the same as pigs, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, but silkworms are much more fragile than pigs, so the requirements for the sanitation of the breeding room are also relatively high. Many farmers have to clean up every few days during breeding. In fact, this is wrong. It is usually best to clean up every day. Although silkworm feces have certain medicinal value, they will produce bacteria in the breeding room and cause some diseases. In addition, we must clean out the silkworm skin and leftover mulberry leaves in time, especially food residues.

4. Management

In fact, attention should be paid to the management of silkworms during the feeding, daily life and cocooning period. In feeding, it should be noted that mulberry leaves should not be fed all at once. Generally, they should be fed at least twice a day in the morning and evening. Secondly, in daily management, it should be noted that incense should not be used in the breeding room, and mosquito coils, perfumes and other things with strong odors should not be placed in the breeding room. Otherwise, the silkworms will not be able to bear it and will die. Finally, during the cocooning period, we need to prepare a place for the silkworms to cocoon, so that they will not be so laborious when cocooning. If we do not provide assistance, they may become pupae before the cocoons are completed.

5. Disease prevention

There are many minor diseases that may occur during silkworm rearing. For silkworm rearing, disease prevention is the main approach. The sick silkworms should be taken out for isolation and disinfected with special agents. Sick silkworms should not be thrown away randomly, as they are highly contagious. Mites, rats, chickens and other animals should not be allowed into the breeding room, otherwise there will be heavy losses.

5. When is the best time to raise silkworms?

Generally speaking, it is more suitable to raise silkworms in spring and summer, which is roughly between April and July. The best time to raise silkworms is roughly the same as the growth cycle of mulberry trees, because only at this time can an adequate supply of mulberry leaves be guaranteed and the silkworms can grow healthily.

The advantages of raising silkworms in spring are that the weather is mild and the quality of mulberry leaves is better, so the silkworms are of higher quality and yield. The time for raising spring silkworms cannot be too late, and it can be done around April. Otherwise, if the weather is bad later, the number of silkworms will be greatly reduced.

6. Which month is it best to raise silkworms?

1. Generally speaking, the season for raising silkworms is spring and summer every year (starting around April each year). Since the main food source for silkworms is mulberry leaves, the season for raising silkworms and the growth cycle of mulberry trees need to be roughly the same to ensure that there are enough mulberry leaves to feed the silkworms.

2. The season of sericulture is related to the region. In the sericulture areas of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, theoretically, sericulture can be carried out during the eight months from April when mulberry trees sprout and open leaves to November when mulberry leaves turn yellow and fall off, but generally only 3-5 times a year. The sericulture areas in the Pearl River Basin raise sericulture more frequently than those in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, while some sericulture areas around the Yellow River or in the north raise sericulture less frequently than those in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

7. What is the best time to raise silkworms at home?

Generally speaking, it is more suitable to raise silkworms in spring and summer, which is roughly between April and July. The best time to raise silkworms is roughly the same as the growth cycle of mulberry trees, because only at this time can an adequate supply of mulberry leaves be guaranteed and the silkworms can grow healthily.

The advantages of raising silkworms in spring are that the weather is mild and the quality of mulberry leaves is better, so the silkworms are of higher quality and yield. The time for raising spring silkworms cannot be too late, and it can be done around April. Otherwise, if the weather is bad later, the number of silkworms will be greatly reduced.

In some places where silkworms are raised in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the rainy season is often more frequent in summer, which easily forms a hot and humid environment. Therefore, even if the mulberry leaves grow better at this time, they must be well maintained, otherwise the quality of the cocoons will be poor. In summer, it is best to grow about 4 leaves at the base of the new shoots of the mulberry tree. When raising silkworms, the number should be controlled appropriately.