Spring Seed Variety Booklet - Flipbook - Page 66
Spring Linseed Agronomy Summary
Soil Type:
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Spring Linseed can be grown on most soil types avoid very heavy clays
Drilling Date:
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From Late March to Late April
Soil Temp Min 5°C
Planting:
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Spring Linseed requires a compaction free fine firm seed bed, and can be
direct drilled
Sow 15-25mm deep into moisture
Consolidate soil after drilling
Seed Rate:
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650-800 seeds m² 725-750m2 seeds recommended
Approx. 45-55 kgs/ha
Trials have shown higher seed rates are producing more consistent yields
Seed Treatments:
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Integral Pro
Nuello-iN
Weed Control:
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Start clean spray off any weeds pre-drilling with Glyphosate
Various sequences of products can be used both pre and post-emergence for broadleaved and grass weed control
Pests:
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Flax Flea Beetle
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Slug control is unlikely to be needed
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Pigeons- bird scares may be required
Disease:
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Setporia Linicola
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Alternaria
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Botrytis
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Application of a fungicide should be made at green bud stage (Folicur)
