In terms of functional traits, spring rye is similar to winter rye. In addition to grain production, it is sometimes grown for green manure or green fodder for animals. Compared to other spring cereals, spring rye has low soil and thermal requirements. It is also less sensitive to drought and water shortages than other spring crops.
Spring rye requires very early sowing time. High frost hardiness of this species allows sowing even at the end of winter, as soon as the weather allows to start the field work.
Doses of mineral fertilizers should be adjusted to the soil fertility status, local farm conditions and expected yield.
Fertilizers containing macronutrients, i.e. nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulphur (S), are soil and foliar applied. However, in the case of micronutrients, the entire requirement of cereals can be met only by foliar applications.
The amount of mineral fertilization should be adjusted to the soil’s richness, location and expected yield.
Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulphur (S) are applied directly in soil and as a foliar supplements, while full amount of micronutrient cereal needs can be applied by foliar spraying.
Uptake of phosphorus from the soil in early spring may be limited (it is possible only at temperatures above 12°C).
Then foliar feeding with phosphorus, using such products as: GROWON® or PLONVIT® FOSTAR or PLONVIT® PHOSPHO – is very beneficial for the development of young plants. The ROOTSTAR™ activator can be used for intensification of root system development.
Nitrogen (N) is important for the tillering process and further plants development. In order to increase nitrogen uptake and its yield forming efficiency, the availability of other macro- and microelements for plants is also necessary. Therefore, even in very economical rye cultivation technology, it is recommended to support soil fertilization with foliar feeding: with macroelements(PLONVIT® OPTY or PLONVIT® GEL 20/20/20+micro, magnesium sulphate) and microelements (PLONVIT® CEREALS).
Of the micronutrients, a special role is played by: manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu).
The most effective fertilizers that supply these microelements are:
The good condition of plants throughout the growing season determines the rye yield.
Even short-term nutrient deficiency may have a negative impact on plant growth and yield. Therefore, it is necessary comprehensive assessment of the requirements of the plants at any stage of their development. This will allow them to be properly fed and biostimulated.
INTERMAG’s wide range of products, allows you to develop your own individual foliar fertilization and biostimulation program, considering local soil conditions, crop intensity, stage of plant development and availability of various products.
Particularly noteworthy is fertilizer ALKALIN™, which, in addition to the basic functions of bringing in nutrients, has shielding properties for plants: ALKALIN™ PK 10:20.
All these presented actions significantly affect the yield increase and its quality parameters.
