Wheat varieties and location differences. Cereals 2015 in Lincolnshire averaged 16 spiklets. Revelation in Somerset averaging 22. Very large ears. But crop starting to show stress defence symptoms. .. We need the water or access to stored up WSC's for grain fill.
Spring barley cover crop to protect seedlings and soil from wind blow and soil movement. To be removed once plants established. But adding to soil biomass and exudate feeding soil biology.
Amazing how the world survive waterlogged ground.
Bring aeration and life back to a bad soil.
The best time to really get on top of black grass is in the Oilseed rape crop rotation. Followed by good soil & seedbed management of the next crop.
CO2 reduction by min till following an osr crop where control has been poor, is fatal.
Good soil CO2 release creates good germination of all seeds allowing us to get control. Reducing C02 reduces germination of black grass seeds and crop.
Soil management is key.
A very early crop of winter barley grazed off by sheep has come on well. The removal if lush leaf has removed disease and choking canopy. .
Deep drilling requiring the production of new roots .. not here yet. We need a bit more warmth and stimulus.
Backward wheat requiring some early n to get it moving.
Root and tiller production dependant on early energy and rooting.
Feed the roots.
