Spring Seed Variety Booklet - Flipbook - Page 83
Spring Oilseed Rape Agronomy Summary
Soil Type:
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Spring Oilseed Rape can be grown on most soil types
Drilling Date:
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From mid-March to Late April when soils have warmed to allow rapid establishment
Planting:
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Spring OSR requires a compaction free fine firm seed bed, and can be
direct drilled
Sow 15-20mm deep into moisture do not drill too deep
Consolidate soil after drilling
Seed Rate:
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Hybrid 70 seeds m²
Conventional 120-150 seeds m²
Seed Treatments:
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Integral Pro
Sylas
Weed Control:
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Start clean spray off any weeds predrilling with Glyphosate
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Various sequences of products can be used both pre- and post-emergence for broadleaved and grass weed control
Pests:
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Flea Beetle
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Pollen Beetle
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Slug control is unlikely to be needed
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Pigeon scares may be required
