Testing wheat seed

[Flat 10]

Thinking about drilling some untreated seed here which I have done in odd places in the past and got away with it fine. Thinking about doing a bigger area this time so wondered if I should test it as a bit of a risk to take. what do people get it tested for ? My local lab offers fusarium, septoria and bunt.

 

[robbie]

You already know my take on it.
If it was from treated perent seed last year then just do it.

 

[Gong Farmer]

If drilling in late October into fairly wet cold soil then at least get it tested for fusarium. Don't bother with the others, if it makes a difference. This time of year it can take over 3 weeks to emerge and any fusarium infection can take hold.

 

[FarmerBruce]

Make sure it’s not got ergot in it too

 

[Adeptandy]

I'm planning to if it ever gives me a chance to drill, just got in the field and it hissed down

 

[Flat 10]

If drilling in late October into fairly wet cold soil then at least get it tested for fusarium. Don't bother with the others, if it makes a difference. This time of year it can take over 3 weeks to emerge and any fusarium infection can take hold.

Thank you.