Organic fertilization program for cereals
Complete organic fertilization program for wheat, barley, oats and rye based on BBCH phenological stages. Tillering and stem elongation are the critical phases where nitrogen nutrition determines the number of ears and final grain weight.
All listed products are certified CE 2018/848, NOP USDA and JAS — suitable for certified organic production
Application calendar by phenological phase
Pre-sowing and emergence
BBCH 00-09Products
Dose
PHOSMAX 20: 3 L/ha · TERRA HUMID: 5 L/ha · FULVEX 50S: 1 kg/ha
Objective
Prepare the soil, improve structure and stimulate germination
Tillering
BBCH 21-29Products
Dose
NITROTECH 16: 6-8 kg/ha · BOOST UNIVERSAL: 2-3 L/ha
Objective
Supply nitrogen for tiller formation and stimulate root development
Stem elongation
BBCH 30-39Dose
NITROTECH 2.5: 4 L/ha · NITROTECH 16: 5 kg/ha · BOOST UNIVERSAL: 2 L/ha
Objective
Nitrogen topdressing for stem elongation and ear formation
Heading and flowering
BBCH 51-69Products
Dose
BOOST UNIVERSAL: 3 L/ha · MICRO PLUS 1-0-0: 2 L/ha
Objective
Support pollination and grain set, and supply micronutrients
Grain filling
BBCH 71-89Products
Dose
K-FLOW 20: 4 L/ha · PK-FLOW 20: 3 L/ha
Objective
Maximise grain weight and size, with potassium for starch synthesis
Post-harvest — soil preparation
Post-cosechaProducts
Dose
TERRA HUMID: 5 L/ha · PHOSMAX 20: 3 L/ha
Objective
Restore soil organic matter and prepare for the next season
| Phase | BBCH | Products | Dose | Objective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-sowing and emergence | BBCH 00-09 | PHOSMAX 20: 3 L/ha · TERRA HUMID: 5 L/ha · FULVEX 50S: 1 kg/ha | Prepare the soil, improve structure and stimulate germination | |
| Tillering | BBCH 21-29 | NITROTECH 16: 6-8 kg/ha · BOOST UNIVERSAL: 2-3 L/ha | Supply nitrogen for tiller formation and stimulate root development | |
| Stem elongation | BBCH 30-39 | NITROTECH 2.5: 4 L/ha · NITROTECH 16: 5 kg/ha · BOOST UNIVERSAL: 2 L/ha | Nitrogen topdressing for stem elongation and ear formation | |
| Heading and flowering | BBCH 51-69 | BOOST UNIVERSAL: 3 L/ha · MICRO PLUS 1-0-0: 2 L/ha | Support pollination and grain set, and supply micronutrients | |
| Grain filling | BBCH 71-89 | K-FLOW 20: 4 L/ha · PK-FLOW 20: 3 L/ha | Maximise grain weight and size, with potassium for starch synthesis | |
| Post-harvest — soil preparation | Post-cosecha | TERRA HUMID: 5 L/ha · PHOSMAX 20: 3 L/ha | Restore soil organic matter and prepare for the next season |
Complete program
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FAQs about Cereals fertilization
How many nitrogen applications does organic cereal need?
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Organic winter cereals usually need 2-3 nitrogen applications: one at pre-sowing or emergence, one at tillering (the most critical stage) and a third at stem elongation as a topdressing. NITROTECH 16 at tillering and NITROTECH 2.5 as topdressing build an efficient programme for organic wheat, barley and oats.
When does fertilization matter most in wheat and barley?
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Tillering (BBCH 21-29) is the most critical stage in cereals: it is when the number of ears per plant is set. Good nitrogen nutrition at tillering can raise the number of fertile ears by 20-30%. Stem elongation is the second key window for consolidating yield.
Can Ecoganic products be used on cereals under contract with flour or malting industry?
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Yes. All Ecoganic products are certified CE 2018/848 and leave no residue on the grain. They are suitable both for organic cereal destined for flour and for organic malting barley. They do not interfere with protein parameters or with the falling number in bread wheat.
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