Contents tagged with establishment

Herbal leys 2 – establishment – looking forward to 2021

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 2 – establishment – looking forward to 2021

AHDB supported a panel discussion with the British Grassland Society on practical advice for establishing herbal leys in 2021 and beyond.
Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

29 June 2021

Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

From anthesis to xylem, discover the terms used to describe cereal growth.
Establishment in barley: germination and emergence (GS0–GS2)

4 January 2023

Establishment in barley: germination and emergence (GS0–GS2)

Learn how to optimise these early growth stages, which are particularly critical in barley.
Key development phases and growth stages in barley

14 August 2025

Key development phases and growth stages in barley

As it grows, a crop changes in form (development) and accumulates dry matter (growth).
Key development phases and growth stages in wheat

15 September 2021

Key development phases and growth stages in wheat

As it grows, a crop changes in form (development) and accumulates dry matter (growth).
How to use benchmarks to assess cereal growth

1 July 2021

How to use benchmarks to assess cereal growth

These numerical reference points allow comparison of a crop’s performance to be made.
Growth guides for wheat, barley and oilseed rape

23 January 2026

Growth guides for wheat, barley and oilseed rape

The main crop growth stages and components of yield, as well as the opportunities for management.
Early growth stages of oilseed rape (GS0–GS2)

20 September 2021

Early growth stages of oilseed rape (GS0–GS2)

As the crop germinates, emerges and develops its first few leaves, the growing environment is key to its success
Establishing lucerne

20 October 2023

Establishing lucerne

Find out when and how to sow lucerne seeds for successful establishment.
Field selection and preparation for growing lucerne

20 October 2023

Field selection and preparation for growing lucerne

Factors to consider when selecting a variety and preparing a seedbed.

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