Spring Seed Variety Booklet - Flipbook - Page 72
Spring Bean Agronomy Summary
Soil Type:
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Spring Beans can be grown on most soil types
Drilling Date:
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From early February onwards as soon as conditions allow
Planting:
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Spring Beans require a compaction free seed bed, and can be
direct drilled
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Sow 35-50mm deep into moisture
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Consolidate soil after drilling if drilled into dry soil conditions
Seed Rate:
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Plant populations have traditionally been 35-45 plants m². Recent work at PGRO has
shown yield increases with higher plant populations 50-60 plants m². Stick to traditional
populations on more fertile sites.
Sow at 60-65 seeds m² on normal sites
Sow at 45-55 seed m² on fertile sites
Seed Treatment:
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Prepper (Fludioxinil)
Weed Control:
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Start clean spray off any weeds predrilling 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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Thrips
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Pea and Bean Weevil
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Bruchid Beetle
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Black Bean Aphid
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Nemetodes
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Slug control is unlikely to be needed
