strip-till-phil
Member
- Location
- DN5
Just thought I'd make a start
And yes they are this years crops
Are you using the mini hopper for slug pellets or fert granules?Awesome conditions.
Located in the lower half of the south island
Some more info re the 2nd photo's above
Swedes sown approx 600 metres above sea level. Had Olsen P level of 9. We drilled it with a blend of urea and DAP giving the plant 100 kg of N/ha and 60 kg of P/ha. Prior to sowing we broadcasted super on the block providing another 50 kg of P/ha and 60 kg/ha of S and lime at 5T/ha. There is also a trial plot in this field investigating the varying levels of P and the effect on the plant. Once trials are completed and results published i should be able to post pics and results
The other photo's only difference was no lime, and slightly closer to sea level, and was kale instead of swedes
check out directdriller for some more pics re sowing cereals, if interest i will post some in here also
James have you got the batter boards as well as the harrows on that drill?
I see your not using the markers have you gone auto-steer?
Cheers
Phil
V interested to hear more about this. What seed rate of Swedes do you use and what variety?