Break Crops – Oil Seed Rape
Quinns began promoting Oil Seed Rape in Ireland in the late 1970’s and were pioneers in this field. Quinns source seed from Goldcrop, Monsanto and Seedtech. Quinns give agronomy advice on the growing of the crop and also are significant players in the purchase of the end product come harvest time.
Oilseed rape – a viable alternative
August 15th | Begin to sow Oilseed Rape Apply metaldehyde slug pellets in problem fields |
48 Hours Post Drilling | Pre-emergence weed control – Butisan S or Katamaran |
Expanded Cotyledon Stage |
Monitor crop for flea beetle and slug damage Apply Butisan S to fields that have not yet received weed contol. Apply Basal P and K dressings |
Mid October | Autumn Light Leaf Spot and Phoma Control |
Mid November | Apply Kerb to grassweed problem fields as soon as crop is at 3 leaf stage |
Early January | Monitor crops for Pigeons and control as appropriate |
Late February | Apply first Nitrogen and Sulphur dressing |
Mid-Late March | Apply remainder of Nitrogen |
Late March-Early April | Apply stem extension Fungicide |
Early May | Monitor crop for Pollen Beetles and spray if threshold reached |
Mid May | Inspect crops for Alternaria. Apply mid-late flower fungicide especially if risk of Sclerotinia is high. Monitor for seed weevils and spray if threshold reached |
Mid July | Monitor crops for correct timing for swathing and /or desiccation |
End July | Harvest Crop |