Establishment for Grass vs Another Crop (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Ideal pH for grass establishment
Ideal pH for grass establishment
Below 6.3
Ideal pH for barley establishment
Ideal pH for barley establishment
Around 6.5
Grass seed rate
Grass seed rate
35-40 kg/ha
Barley seed rate
Barley seed rate
180-200 kg/ha
Grass sowing depth
Grass sowing depth
0.5-1 cm
Barley drilling depth
Barley drilling depth
3-5 cm
Key fertiliser for grass establishment
Key fertiliser for grass establishment
Phosphorus
Barley pre-sowing fertiliser types
Barley pre-sowing fertiliser types
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK)
Grass sowing seasons
Grass sowing seasons
Spring (April-May) or late summer (August)
Grass ready for first use after
Grass ready for first use after
10-12 weeks