Establishment of roots is hampered by water drenched soil.
With many growers delaying Winter wheat drilling in order to maximise black grass kill, some crops will inevitably be planted in less than favourable seedbed conditions.
High rainfall and falling temperatures will result in plants struggling to develop a strong root system, a key requirement for success.
Poorly established crops tend to be more susceptible to pest, disease and climate stresses, driving down potential yield and ultimately profitability.
[Ref: OMEX Trial 2014/02]A series of independent trials under controlled conditions, at both farm and university level, have already shown that early post-emergence foliar phosphite applications can significantly advance root development, not only in late drilled winter crops (as highlighted in the graph opposite) but also in spring sown crops. Further trials in 2015 have demonstrated significant yield responses in crops that have been treated with OMEX Kickstart.
Kickstart rooting with Phosphites
Canopy development in November drilled winter wheat, Cambridgeshire[Ref: OMEX Trial 2014/02]A series of independent trials under controlled conditions, at both farm and university level, have already shown that early post-emergence foliar phosphite applications can significantly advance root development, not only in late drilled winter crops (as highlighted in the graph opposite) but also in spring sown crops. Further trials in 2015 have demonstrated significant yield responses in crops that have been treated with OMEX Kickstart.