Dealing with Extreme Wet Conditions
Conditions have moved from WET to EXTREME WET in many areas of Saskatchewan and Manitoba with water stressed crops showing purpling & yellowing, reduced metabolism and delayed maturity. Growers who are determined to push their crop through this stress are looking for a plan to salvage yield potential, quality and maturity.
Omex recommends the following:
Canola – Extreme Water Stress Conditions – Standing Water or Waterlogged Soils
| Crop Stage | Product Combination | Rate (L/Ac) | Cost ($/ac) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Bolt w/Herbicide | Nutri-Boost 6-17-5 AND SuperB | 2 1/3 | $10.30 $2.20 |
| Bolting and Later | uPtake 5-25-5 AND SuperB | 2 1/3 | $12.00 $2.20 |
| Necrotic | Foliar Nutrition NOT Recommended under these conditions | ||
Cereals – Extreme Water Stress Conditions – Standing Water or Waterlogged Soils
| Crop Stage | Product Combination | Rate (L/Ac) | Cost ($/ac) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-6 Leaf w/ Herbicide | Nutri-Boost 6-17-5 AND SuperB | 2 1/3 | $10.30 $2.20 |
| Bolting and Later | uPtake 5-25-5 AND SuperB | 2 1/3 | $12.00 $2.20 |
| Necrotic | Foliar Nutrition NOT Recommended under these conditions | ||
*SuperB – is recommended a Healer/Sealer for stressed and damaged crops
*Necrotic – dead plant material, will not survive.
Speak with an OMEX Plant Health Professional with details of the crop type, crop staging, visual stress symptoms of the crop etc. to determine the best foliar product to apply to the water stressed crops.