BRASSICA PLANNING
1. Allow the paddock to get a pasture or weed cover of 2000kg DM/ha
2. Spray out with Glyphosate at the correct label rate
3. Three days later, hard graze to remove vegetation prior to cultivation or drilling
4. If cultivating, use conventional farm practises that result in a fine, firm, residual free seedbed
5. In cultivated situations, seed can be broadcast, then harrowed and rolled
6. If direct drilling or drilling into cultivated soil, seed should be sown at approximately 1cm and
then rolled
7. Once the crop is sown, it is important to monitor the crop and apply the appropriate herbicides
and insecticides to remove any weed or insect problems
BRASSICA SOWING
1. Soil test poor producing paddocks 6-8 weeks prior to sowing
2. Apply fertiliser and lime as per specific soil test recommendations
3. Aim to control all weeds prior to sowing
4. Sow the most suitable brassica crop for your needs at approx 1cm deep with a soil
temperature of around 10°C and rising
5. Use ULTRASTRIKE®/SUPERSTRIKE® treated brassica seed. This is recommended in both
cultivated and direct drilling situations to enhance crop establishment and performance