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. • Phosphate pluS 12.5N - 32P - 4K + 2MgO + 5CaO + 14.5SO3 • 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. • 9.5N - 7P - 26K + 2MgO + 5.5CaO + 16SO3 • 12N - 0P - 21K + 2MgO + 4.5CaO + 18SO3 • 5N - 10P - 28K + 2MgO + 6CaO + 17SO3 Final Fertiliser To be applied, if needed, as a top dressing after weed control (no later than 3 leaf stage) • Urea Limus 46% • Nitram (34.5%) • 27N - 9SO3 Please remember to observe all the relevant Cross Compliance guidelines that are now applicable. There are several different things to consider when planning nutrient applications to Maize. It’s also very good practise to do One or Two Tissue analysis of the growing crop to make sure all the nutrient are in the correct balance & obvious deficiency are addressed to give you the best possible quality & yield.
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