Frequently asked questions when growing corn

What is corn inoculation, isn't it soy?

Corn inoculation is the application of bacteria and/or fungi to corn seeds to increase their productivity.

Inoculation is carried out with BioStim™ corn inoculant at the rate of 35-50 g per 1 sowing unit. This is a dry inoculant based on a graphite-talc mixture.

Inoculation is carried out directly in the planter during seeding or in a bag by applying the inoculant to the seeds and mixing.

Thanks to specially selected components (bacteria, fungi, phytohormones, etc.), the NPK nutrition of plants both from the soil and from fertilizers improves, the root system develops better, the resistance of plants to adverse factors (stress) increases, and the yield increases.

Can inoculant replace fertilizers?

Fertilizers cannot be completely replaced. However, if necessary, it is possible to reduce the rate of application of nitrogen fertilizers by 20% and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers by 35% (up to 50%).

How much does corn yield increase?

The yield of corn grain increases by 5-15% due to farm technology. It depends on the hybrid, soil type and climatic conditions.

Is it necessary to apply something during the growing season?

During the growing season, as a rule, correction of plant nutrition is carried out, but it is impossible to replace the main nutrition. For this, urea (10 kg/ha) is used, and magnesium sulfate is also added. MicroStim™ Zn trace elements (1.0 l/ha) are also applied to correct zinc nutrition in the 3-7 leaf phase.

IMPORTANTLY!!!

To increase the number of flowers on the cob in the phase of 3-5 leaves on the plant (up to 7 leaves), we recommend applying Aminorost™ (0.5-1.0 l/ha) + Floriz™ (0.5 l/ha). To improve nitrogen nutrition of plants and prevent diseases, we recommend adding MicroStim™ PS at the rate of 1.0-1.5 l/ha. Can be combined simultaneously with the introduction of urea.

How to deal with diabrotics?

It is best to treat diabrotic adults (beetles) during their flight and damage to the stamens on the cob with chemical insecticides.

Dealing with diabrotic larvae (in the soil) requires a slightly more complicated process.

a) first of all, it is necessary to apply soil insecticides. We offer soil insecticide Metаriz™ at the rate of 2.0 - 4.0 kg(l)/ha. It is introduced by spraying the soil in the fall under tillage. Can be combined with Micocell™ destructor application. In the spring, the Metаriz™ insecticide is introduced into the pre-sowing cultivation or simultaneously with the sowing of RCD in the row.

The peculiarity of this product is that it is of biological origin and is effective during the entire vegetation period of the crop, and not 30-40 days, like some chemical insecticides.

b) The correct sowing of seeds is important in the fight against the fact that corn does not lay down.

Seeds should be sown in furrows up to 5 cm deep. When the corn reaches the stage of 7-8 leaves (up to 10 leaves) - harrowing is carried out. This allows the first layer of aerial roots to be anchored in the soil and additionally support the plants. This measure, even when the root system is damaged by diabrotic larvae, contributes to the fact that corn plants practically do not lay down. Lateral roots also absorb nutrients and moisture, which allows damaged plants not to reduce productivity, and in the case that there was no damage, to increase productivity.

Do you need to fight the butterfly and the scoop?

Necessarily. The damage caused by these pests can be colossal both in reducing yield and grain quality.

For protection from these pests, we offer the insecticide Imexab™+ at the rate of 0.3 - 0.35 l/ha. Product is applied both by self-propelled sprayers and by quadcopters.

It is effective both against all stages of larvae (1-3 ages) and against ovipositors (has a pronounced ovicidal effect).