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The document discusses the importance of phosphorus fertilization for winter wheat, highlighting soil testing and application methods. It explains how phosphorus affects wheat growth, particularly in tillering and grain yield, and outlines optimal phosphorus rates based on soil tests. The document includes worksheets for calculating fertilizer requirements for different application methods and emphasizes the need for accurate soil sampling to avoid unnecessary applications.

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When to apply P and k to wheat?

As with the P, K uptake is at its highest during the spring so it would be recommended that all K is applied by the early spring to ensure you are feeding the large K requirement of the crop. Anything later than mid-spring will feed the soil, with little benefit to the current crop.

What is the best fertilizer for winter wheat?

Phosphate. Applying banded phosphate (P) to winter wheat at seeding is extremely important. Phosphate helps the plants establish good root systems and crowns going into winter and helps winter survival.

How many pounds of phosphorus per acre for wheat?

For example, if a wheat crop will be planted in soil with a STP of 30 (15 ppm), OSU recommends applying 30 pounds P 2O 5 ac -1. If this same soil has a pH of 5.1, an additional 30 pounds P2O5 ac-1 should be banded with the seed if lime is not applied, bringing the total recommended rate up to 60 pounds P2O5 ac-1.

When should wheat be sprayed?

Wheat Apply as a preventative spray when at least 75% of the wheat heads on the main stem are fully emerged to when 50% of the heads on the main stem are in flower. Barley - as a preventative spray from when 70% to 100% of the barley main stem heads are fully emerged to 3 days after full head emergence.

When to spread P and K?

This depends on soil fertility and soil type. On peaty soils it is best to apply P and K during the growing season because peat has a poor capacity to retain fertilizer. Potash shouldnt be applied to sandy soils during late Autumn/Winter as it is readily leached from sandy soils.

When should you fertilize wheat?

Topdressing N fertilizers in the spring is an efficient way to supply a portion of the total N needs of wheat. Producers can evaluate spring-stored moisture and plant populations to better predict yield potential in the spring than at planting, so N needs by the crop can be better determined.

Does wheat need a lot of phosphorus?

Phosphorus (P) is vital for plant development starting when wheat is just a seedling and continuing all the way to maturity. Besides playing a role in the quality and formation of seeds, this nutrient helps ensure uniform heading, faster maturity and strengthens the plant to help survive the winter.

When should you apply fungicide to wheat?

The optimal timing for an early fungicide application to control leaf or foliar diseases is when the wheat has one or two joints present (Feekes 6 to Feekes 7). Early fungicide applications can often be tank mixed with herbicide or fertilizer treatments which can help reduce the cost of application.

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