An early application of nutrients, delivered by either a starter or traditional fertiliser product, can help to achieve quick emergence and growth of an oilseed rape crop.
At establishment, the primary focus should be on nitrogen and phosphorous to get the crop off to a good start – as both are essential for early growth and good rooting.
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Of these, phosphorous (P) is considered especially important; in the first 60 days after emergence oilseed rape requires about 15% of its total P requirement.
Application timing
For this reason, timing is important and there should be no delay between drilling and fertiliser application, whatever establishment system and fertiliser type is being …
