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 Bartholomew’s can provide), we are able to offer nutrient advice and produce a nutrient plan for you. • Bartholomew’s can supply a full range of fertiliser products, from straights to blends, mixed to your requirements. Bartholomew’s have formulated products specifically for maize and offer a comprehensive range for 2018. 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. • Bartholomew’s maize START UP (14N - 35P - 0K + 5MgO + 10SO₃) • DAP (18N 46P) • TSP (46P) 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. • Bartholomew’s Maize FIX-ONE (10N - 3P - 28K + 5MgO + 8SO₃) • Bartholomew’s Maize FIX-TWO (14N - 0P - 24K + 3MgO + 11SO₃) • Bartholomew’s Maize FIX –THREE (5N - 12P - 34K + 4MgO + 8SO₃) Final Fertiliser To be applied, if needed, as a top dressing after weed control (no later than 3 leaf stage) • Nitram (34.5%) • 27N - 9SO₃ Please remember to observe all the relevant Cross Compliance guidelines that are now applicable.
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