Spring wheat seed rate

[Iben]

I couldn’t farm in Scotland. Not man enough. I would want it in end of August and no drying.

I couldn't farm down your way. Harvest july/early August then nothing to do for two months before starting drilling again!

Basically we don't know any different, so all is ok. No blackgrass to stress about either.

 

[Flat 10]

I couldn't farm down your way. Harvest july/early August then nothing to do for two months before starting drilling again!

Basically we don't know any different, so all is ok. No blackgrass to stress about either.

I was thinking how would l have time for a BG chit in Scotland

 

[warksfarmer]

I think @warksfarmer was at pushing 600 if I remember.

Yes 600 seeds/m2 planted. We’ve seen nothing detrimental by doing this. Ground cover is good and I think helps stunt grass weeds.

 

[Wombat]

So what are folks thinking for spring wheat this year?

 

[snarling bee]

This year I am going at 550 - 600 seeds. Just had seed dressed today, and will be paying royalty by the Ha as it is cheaper at that sort of seed rate.

 

[Wombat]

This year I am going at 550 - 600 seeds. Just had seed dressed today, and will be paying royalty by the Ha as it is cheaper at that sort of seed rate.

Thanks I am tempted to go to that rate, i have enough to do the field at that with new seed but i have a few acres i could patch that didn't get drilled if i went a little lower

 

[bobk]

I sowed some 5th may and it was fine.

When did you cut it off ?

 

[John]

Drilled some tues/weds 200kg/ha Cochise

 

[warksfarmer]

So what are folks thinking for spring wheat this year?

Finished today. Everything done at 300-350kg/ha without any dressing.

 

[bobk]

Finished today. Everything done at 300-350kg/ha without any dressing.

Is that nearly 2.5 cwt an acre ?

 

[warksfarmer]

Is that nearly 2.5 cwt an acre ?

No idea never been able to understand cwt or lbs

 

[bobk]

No idea never been able to understand cwt or lbs

Pay royalties on hectares ?

 

[warksfarmer]

Pay royalties on hectares ?

Indeed

 

[two-cylinder]

Best bit of spring wheat we've ever had I drilled at 350kg/ha, 175kg/ha up and down and when finished I drilled the field cross ways as well!
Came up in little squares!
Only recommended for square fields.

 

[Flat 10]

Finished today. Everything done at 300-350kg/ha without any dressing.

With the triton? You would be doing several ha on heavy clay wouldn't you?

 

[warksfarmer]

With the triton? You would be doing several ha on heavy clay wouldn't you?

Yes Triton. Some direct and some on ploughed/pressed. But to be fair it’s all been nicer soil.

 

[Cjm]

No idea never been able to understand cwt or lbs [emoji4]

2.5 cwt/ac is 312 kg/ha.....

 

[glasshouse]

Best bit of spring wheat we've ever had I drilled at 350kg/ha, 175kg/ha up and down and when finished I drilled the field cross ways as well!
Came up in little squares!
Only recommended for square fields.

Yield?

 

[two-cylinder]

Yield?

8t/ha