CROP NUTRITION It is essential to take crop nutrition seriously when it comes to forage maize in order to optimise the yield. To do this, it is important to know your soils. • Based on soil analysis (which Bartholomews can provide), we are able to offer nutrient advice and produce a nutrient plan for you. • Bartholomews are able to supply a full range of fertiliser products, from straights to blends, mixed to your requirements. Bartholomews have formulated products specifically for maize and offer a comprehensive range for 2017. • Starter fertiliser – to be applied where possible down the spout and placed near the seed in order to get the maize off to the best start. o Bartholomews Maize START-UP ( 14 N 35 P + 5 MgO + 10 SO 3 ) o DAP ( 18 N 46 P) o TSP ( 46 P) • Main fertiliser – to be applied in the seedbed and worked in just prior to drilling. Alternatively it can be applied after drilling depending on practicalities and preference. o Bartholomews Maize FIX-ONE ( 10 N 3 P 28 K + 5 MgO + 8 SO 3 ) o Bartholomews Maize FIX-TWO ( 14 N 0 P 24 K + 3 MgO + 11 SO 3 ) o Bartholomews Maize FIX-THREE ( 5 N 12 P 34 K + 4 MgO + 8 SO 3 ) • Final fertiliser – to be applied, if needed, as a top dressing after weed control (no later than 3 leaf stage) o Nitram ( 34.5 N) o CAN ( 27 N 4 MgO) Please remember to observe all the relevant Cross Compliance guidelines that are now applicable. There are a number of different things to consider when planning nutrient applications to maize. On the next page there is a step by step guide which can be followed to achieve an accurate understanding of what your crop needs and how to achieve its requirements.
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