Spring Seed Variety Booklet - Flipbook - Page 67
Lodging:
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Growth regulation is advised on forward crops.
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Fungicide Folicur has growth regulation effects.
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Toprex gives strong growth regulation and some Fungicide activity (EAMU)
Fertiliser:
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40 – 50 kg/ha P & K
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80 – 100 kg/ha Nitrogen + 30 kg/ha So3
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Apply 30 kgs N early spring
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The balance of the N should be applied at green bud stage
Trace Elements:
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Manganese and copper if deficiency is common on the farm.
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Zinc on chalk soils.
Desiccation:
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Glyphosate
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Apply when lower leaves have fallen off and stems are still green
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Seeds should be light brown in colour
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Trialling of alternative actives in progress.
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Spring linseed is not inclined to shed or shatter like rape.
Harvesting:
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Direct combine
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Mid July – early August
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Harvest 10 – 14 days after applying Glyphosate
