The cultivation of grain crops involves a complete life cycle: grains are sown and, after a complete cultivation cycle, newly formed seeds are harvested. All grain cultivation therefore has both a vegetative and a generative phase, in which a number of clear crop stages can be distinguished. Good recognition of crop stages is important for correct timing of fertilisation. After all, it is more effective to fertilise based on the crop stage than on the basis of crop length or calendar date.
The products below are options for use in grain crops. Discuss with your advisor what is the best application for you.
Select a stage for more information
Stage 1
Sowing
Stage 1
Sowing
Soiltech has no products for this stage.
Stage 2
Germination and root development
Stage 2
Germination and root development
Soiltech has no products for this stage.
Stage 3
Tillering
Stage 3
Tillering
Advice:
| Optima Leaf-NPKvital | 1-2 applications of 2 - 4 L/ha during leaf development |
Relevant products
Stage 4
Stem elongation
Stage 4
Stem elongation
Soiltech has no products for this stage.
Stage 5
Ear formation
Stage 5
Ear formation
Soiltech has no products for this stage.
Stage 6
Grain fill and ripening
Stage 6
Grain fill and ripening
Advice:
| Optima Leaf-K | 1-3 applications of 2 - 5 L/ha during grain filling |
| Optima Leaf-KS | 1-3 applications of 2 - 5 L/ha during grain filling |
