Barley is one of the main crops grown by agricultural producers. To get a good harvest, the soil on which it grows must be well fertilized.
Otherwise, growth may occur without the formation of a dense ear, which will lead to significant losses. Barley is characterized by early application of fertilizers to increase their effectiveness.
Feeding of winter barley
For this procedure, areas are selected where the barley is clearly in a weakened state, as evidenced by the liquefied growth pattern. For maximum efficiency, 90-100 kilograms of compound fertilizer per hectare of crops is used. Their application is divided into three stages:
- Early Spring. Fertilizer is distributed on a plot of winter barley at the rate of about 30 kilograms per hectare. It should be distributed evenly. Otherwise, there is a great chance of lodging crops.
- At the moment of entering the tube, the operation should be repeated, but this time with a distribution of about 50 kilograms per hectare.
- The final treatment is performed with the remainder of the dose when the ears are formed.
Adhering to this scheme, you can achieve a significant improvement in results, which will become visible at the time of the implementation of the harvest.
What’s useful for winter barley fertilizer
Any type of fertilizer is designed to improve results at the harvest stage. They stimulate both the growth of the plant itself and its fruiting, which depends directly on the strength of the root system.
Nitrogen additives
Among the nitrogen fertilizers used for winter barley, the classic ammonium nitrate stands out, as well as its two derivatives – lime ammonium nitrate and urea ammonium nitrate. Nitrogen is considered a micronutrient that can have a direct effect on plant development. Both the number and size of the grains in each individual ear will depend on its concentration.
Phosphorus nutrition
One of the types of fertilizer used most often when growing barley is superphosphate. It allows a complex effect on the fertilization effect of the plant, which leads to the formation of fuller ears. Fertilize barley with it at the stage of sprouting and formation of the root system.
The content in superphosphate of additional elements that appear after the treatment of phosphate with sulfuric acid, provides a blockage of fungi that can destroy the crop.
Potassium nutrition
The list of fertilizers that fall into this category includes potassium sulfate. It is needed at all stages of plant growth, from pre-tillage to earing. Responsible for the formation of protein mass in plants and grains.
Calcium nutrition
It is used in combination with phosphorus-containing fertilizers, because this element cannot be assimilated on its own. Therefore, calcium is usually included in other types of mixtures used to fertilize winter barley.
Magnesium supply
It is available in chelated form for the purpose of pre-sowing treatment. It protects seeds during the stage of seedling formation and provides them with additional active nutrients. It can also be used to treat the soil itself before sowing the grain.
Sulfuric feeding
Sulfur provides growth stability to individual plants, making them less susceptible to the adverse effects of adverse weather conditions that can occur during the germination stage before they become established. It is the building material for the formation of amino acids that make up plant proteins.
Fertilizer application for winter barley
In order to get the maximum effect, fertilizer should be applied at every stage of plant growth. This will determine what type of chemically synthesized formulations will be needed at the time. The main stages for fertilizing are:
- Preparing the soil for sowing.
- Seed preparation (dressing), which includes treatment against disease and fungus.
- The sowing process itself, during which the application of fertilizer is allowed.
- Sprouting stage.
- The emergence of the plant into the tube.
- Appearance and formation of ears.
Careful attention should be paid to the stages of barley growth, because otherwise you can miss the moment and not have time to treat it with the right type of fertilizer. This will lead to a decrease in the amount of harvest harvested per hectare.
Fertilizer system for winter barley
To get the most significant positive effect, fertilizers should be applied according to a certain system. Otherwise, they can either not have the desired effect, or even be a harmful additive that is no longer needed at this time, and even lead to lodging of plants. In addition, as in the case of medicines, too much fertilizer can be applied, which will also cause a drastic change in the composition of the soil with dire consequences.
Phosphorus nutrition
This type is the gentlest to the errors of using it to feed any barley crop. It can be used as a pre-sowing, pre-sowing fertilizer, as well as a top dressing. These substances have maximum effect in the first half of the plant life cycle, but can still be used up to the stage of formation and maturation of ears.
Potassium nutrition
Potassium fertilizers are used only in the initial stages, later they can slow down the formation of the ear and contribute to the growth of an empty plant. Therefore, their use should be approached carefully and thoughtfully. Potassium salt and potassium chloride are used to treat fields with barley crops. They are well assimilated by plants and washed away by rainwater, so they can quickly fulfill their role and disappear from the soil by the time barley comes up the tube. Despite the fact that this type of fertilizer is used at the sprouting stage, it has a significant impact on the quality of harvested grains.
Nitrogen Feeding
Nitrogen is applied to the soil throughout barley cultivation, as it is one of the main structural elements. On the basis of this substance is the root exchange of other useful trace elements, so on its presence in the soil depends on the growth rate of plants. There is no fixed schedule for it, because the need for application is judged by the condition of the plants.
You can tell when it’s time for nitrogen fertilizer by examining the seedlings. The main sign is the change of color to a darker color on the older leaves, because nutrition to them ceases first. Nitrogen should also be applied after periods of prolonged heavy rains because it washes out of the soil very quickly.
Micronutrients for winter barley
Organochelate fertilizers for winter barley include a set of trace elements necessary for normal formation and strengthening of individual plants. Their list includes trace elements such as iron, manganese, boron, copper, zinc and others. They are added in small amounts compared to the total mass, but it is enough for normal barley growth.
Combined application with fungicides
Care should be taken when using fungicides, as some types of fertilizers can react and mutate with them, resulting in undesirable chemical compounds in the field. The best choice would be to alternate between different types of plant treatments to avoid such problems.
Advantages of leaf feeding plants
Among the main advantages of this type of fertilizer application are the following:
- A more uniform distribution of substances to the plants, which leads to a more effective treatment.
- Rapid absorption and onset of reaction, as there is no need to receive the substance through the root system.
- Compatible with pesticides and does not react with most of them.
- Can be used for emergency treatments related to missed deadlines.
- Low consumption of preparations in comparison with loose versions.
Phases of application of organochelate fertilizers
The use of complex organo-chelate fertilizers is governed by the same rules that apply to their constituent substances. It is only necessary to make adjustments to the method of application and absorption by the plants. For example, to choose the best time to treat, choose a period when no precipitation is expected in the near future.
The opinion of agronomists: the efficiency of perception of complex fertilizers through the leaf surface is higher than that of root dressing alone. Therefore, leaf nutrition an important component of the activities carried out, which has a positive effect on the yield of winter crops in general. An important point: feeding by leaf is an additional solution that goes along with the root application of fertilizers.
Experts recommend leaf feeding during critical periods of ear development, which are accompanied by intense growth. Lack of micronutrients during these stages slows down plant development, impairing grain development.
Organochelate fertilizers: significance and results of application
The result of using complex organochelate and mono fertilizers “O-RAISE” produced by ” Zoloto Poley” is an effective formation and full support of the lateral stems, starting with the development to the end of the tillering stage. The effect is reflected in the formation of crop immunity, which preserves the indicative yields even under adverse climatic conditions. Results and application programs of O-RISE preparations for winter barley can be viewed in a special section of the website. Fertilizers “O-RAISE”, produced by ” Zoloto Poley ” form the correct physiology of ears of winter barley, which is reflected in the quality of the crop. The content of protein, gluten and other indicators increases in the grain. Plus: an overall increase in the number of grains in each ear.
In fact: the competent application of fertilizers as a root and foliar nutrition will adjust the quality of growth and development of ears, the characteristics of grain, resistance to disease and adverse climatic conditions. The company “Zoloto Poley” offers an extensive range of complex organochelate and mono fertilizers, which contain a full range of microelements and useful substances, which affects the quality of the crop. Order details, tips for proper selection and current prices can be obtained from the company representatives by phone *26-01.
