Seed Rate

Plant Population/Seed Rate

Planting density has a large effect on yield. Seed rates should be calculated using the following equation:

TGW x target population x 100

% germination          100 – expected field loss

Senova suggests applying specific targets by variety, this will take into consideration branching capacity. For more information request a copy of our Growers Guide or download it. Growers Guide.

Drilling Date

The aim is to get well-established plants at the 1-2 node stage, or two pairs of leaves, before the winter sets in. While this is normally achieved by sowing mid-October to early November, there is flexibility with sowing date. Modern winter bean varieties can still be sown throughout December and January and into February.