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It’s true, early seeded canola does tend to produce higher yields, but that performance edge depends on good seed placement and stand establishment. Mudding in or broadcasting just to seed……
May 4, 2011 - Issue 6
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Peace (B.C. and Alberta): After good snowfall this winter, the Peace region has better soil moisture than it has had in years. Some peas are in the ground and canola……
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A ground cover of weeds may do growers a favour on fields too wet to seed. Weeds are better than evaporation in getting rid of water, especially from deeper soil layers. But don’t let these weeds get too big, as they may be difficult to control or prevent from going to seed once flowering starts…
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Some reports suggest sulphur fertilizer supplies may be limited in some areas this spring. If growers have trouble getting all the sulphur they need prior to seeding, divide what you have across all your canola acres, then top up with an in-crop application of ammonium sulphate…
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For all canola, whether seeded early or late, growers want to make sure they seed shallow — less than 1” deep — for faster and more uniform emergence…
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Growers are reminded to make sure they seed registered varieties. Some older varieties that were once registered have been “deregistered” — meaning they are no longer approved in our export markets…
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Fields taken out of pasture or hayland last year and planned for canola this year could have high wireworm and cutworm populations. Wireworms can wipe out a whole field of canola and no seed treatment or spray is registered for wireworm control in canola…
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Don’t rush to broadcast seed. Canola seed placed into the soil at a uniform depth with starter fertilizer and light on-row packing is the best method for seed survival and……
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