Choosing reliable fertilizers for starting and treating seeds
or how to increase yield even before the start of sowing
Every farmer knows that sowing begins long before the season. The key aspects of preparation are finding grain and fertilizers for it. The future harvest depends on their quality.
First of all, most farmers face the problem of choosing grain for future sowing. The question arises: which is better, to use your own or to buy processed grain, including genetically modified grain?
Most often, the problem of choice is a financial factor. Ordering prepared grain entails a number of additional costs, the largest of which is transportation. This is especially expensive for small farms and farmers. In addition, the purchase costs may not pay off due to the low quality of the grain batch, even from trusted sellers.
On the other hand, using their own grain allows farmers to save money. They are able to control all stages of grain preparation and processing before sowing. All that remains is to choose reliable helpers — fertilizers.
How to treat grain to increase yield?
Insecticides are substances that protect plants from harmful insects. At the same time, modern preparations are completely safe for plants. Popular insecticides include thiamethoxam, clothianidin, and imidacloprid.
Pesticides are preparations used to protect plants from diseases. For example, fungicides such as azoxystrobin and fluconazole help control fungal diseases. Bacterial or viral preparations prevent the occurrence of other common diseases.
Complex fertilizers in the form of biostimulants are used to increase crop yields. They contain amino acids, nitrogen, and organic substances that promote energy nutrition and improve the growth and development of grains in the soil.
Which grain treatment products should you choose?
It is no coincidence that Ukraine has the status of an agricultural country. The domestic market offers various biostimulant products for seed treatment.
When choosing fertilizers for grain treatment, it is important to pay attention not only to the purpose and composition of the biostimulant, but also to its consumption and price.
Thanks to its high yield after grain treatment and its price-quality ratio, AgriTecno’s Fertigrain Start biostimulant stands out. It is a powerful bionutrient developed specifically for seed treatment. It contains amino acids and seaweed extract, which improves root system development, increases the percentage of sprouted shoots, and overall yield. The packaging makes it easy to calculate the amount of product needed to treat seeds of different crops. Fertigrain Start can also be used in combination with fungicides and insecticides.
Stages of grain treatment with biostimulants
Grain treatment before sowing is one of the most important parts of the sowing campaign. It includes:
Choosing a biostimulant:
– Determining the needs of the crop you plan to sow.
– Choosing fertilizers that will promote plant growth, development, and resistance to stressful conditions.
Soil and plant diagnostics:
– analyzing the soil to determine its physical and chemical properties.
– studying the condition of plants to identify possible deficiencies.
Determining the dose and method of application of the biostimulant:
– Calculating the optimal dose according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and the characteristics of the specific crop.
– Selecting the method of application of the biostimulant — seed treatment, spraying, or soil preparation.
Seed treatment:
– mixing seeds with fertilizer.
– controlling the coverage of the seed surface with a biostimulant.
Soil treatment:
– applying a biostimulant before sowing using special equipment.
– compliance with treatment terms and conditions.
Growth stimulation:
– maintaining optimal conditions for plant growth and development.
– monitoring the effectiveness of the biostimulant by evaluating growth and yield.
It is important to remember that for a good harvest, it is not only important to care for the plants during the growth stage, but also to prepare the grain before sowing. To do this, you need to carefully select fertilizers, and it is better to consult professionals who will select the best stimulants for high yields.
You can get expert advice on the selection of fertilizers by contacting the specialists of AgriTecno by phone at +38 098 940 54 87.
