Oilseed rape getting away

Seems the mild weather is getting the OSR away well in places. . Some downy mildew seen and watching for signs of aphids and phoma. .

Aphids in osr

One or 2 signs of flea beetle activity this week, and the first indication of aphids... watching for BYMV protection.

Ideal germination

6 days on and av 50 seeds per m2.. around the planed seed rate.
2 good leaves.

Winter osr

Winter oilseed rape at cotelydon to 2 leaf.. no fleabeetle signs.

Emergence of osr

Recorded Average of 45 seeds per m2.

Almost 100% of sown seeds emerged.

Winter oilseed rape

This year's OSR up at cotelydon stage with no signs of flea beetle attack.

This light soil has a bulk density of 0.92 in the to 3 inches (7.5cm) and 0.96 down to 15 cm.

All is well for good rooting ..

True Bulk density testing is mow available from SSM sustainable soil management.