March Maize Update

An update on maize from Lucy Milne, our small seeds manager.

Seed, AgronomyBartholomewsMarch 3, 2021Maize, Korit, Drilling

Fodder beet

Fodder beet can be a useful spring sown forage crop, providing high fresh and dry matter yields.

Seed, AgronomyBartholomewsFebruary 2, 2021Fodder, Fodder beet, DM, Protein, Feed

Maize variety characteristics - Spring 2021

As spring planting approaches, considering what you want to achieve from your maize crop is increasingly important. We’ve put together some variety characteristics to make the selection process easier.

SeedBartholomewsJanuary 6, 2021Maize, Drilling, variety, Variety selection

Why grow maize?

A seed that commands a seemingly high price, we explore the benefits of growing this versatile and valuable crop.

SeedBartholomewsDecember 2, 2020Maize, AD, Grain maize, Forage, Dry matter, Silage

Cover crop trial 2020

Find out more about our cover crop trials for 2020 in this article.

Seed, TrialsBartholomewsOctober 27, 2020Cover crop, Trials, Virtual trials

Post maize cover options

What species and mixes can help your soil after a maize harvest? Bartholomews have an extensive list of options to help, with plenty of advice in this article.

Seed, AgronomyBartholomewsOctober 8, 2020Maize, Cover crop, Rye, Italian ryegrass, Black oats, Mustard, Winter Cereal

Issues Surrounding Early Drilling

It can be tempting to get out there and drill early, particularly after the wet 2019. Eloise covers the drawbacks and how to manage them this season.

Agronomy, Crop Protection, SeedBartholomewsSeptember 24, 2020Drilling, Blackgrass, Herbicide, BYDV, Septoria, T0, Avadex, Terrane, Anthem, Gocha, Stealth, Fence, insecticide, Fungicides

Thinking about Maize

Maize options may not be at the front of your mind right now, but we’ve put together some key factors and tips to make the most of your maize and silage for 2021.

Seed, Agronomy, Fertiliser, LivestockBartholomewsSeptember 23, 2020Maize, DM, Dry Matter, Pioneer, Silage

Autumn cover crop options

Planting autumn cover crops can provide some great benefits for soil health, the environment, and future crop yields. We’ve put together some handy points to make the most of your next cover crop mix.

SeedBartholomewsSeptember 16, 2020Cover crop, Catch crop, Phacelia, Vetch, Mustard, Radish, Rye, Black oats

Winter Oilseed Rape Options

Is the perfect drilling time on the horizon? We take a quick look at the WOSR varieties available from Bartholomews.

SeedBartholomewsAugust 12, 2020Winter OSR, OSR, WOSR, Oilseed rape, KWS Blazen

The Ultimate Guide to Grassland

Our seed, crop protection and fertiliser teams come together to provide you the ultimate guide to grassland, whatever your goals may be.

Watch our virtual winter wheat trials for 2020

Take a look at the trials plots at Chalton, Hampshire. With 20 varieties on show in treated and untreated plots, there’s plenty of handy insight for the coming seasons.

Summer forage crop options

Forage crops such as Stubble Turnips, Forage rape or Kale are ideal at plugging that forage gap. Our seed team help narrow down the best options for your specific needs.

Seed, FeedBartholomewsJune 19, 2020Forage, Kale, Forage rape, Stubble turnips, Protein

Late Sown Cover Crop Options

As the season progresses, we are heading into the later sown options, see below for options that can go in now!

Agronomy, SeedBartholomewsMay 29, 2020Cover crop, Gamecover, Maize, Sorghum, Sunflower, Rescue mix, Brassica, Forage rape

Game cover & environmental options recent updates

Using these environmental mixes as cover is becoming a more popular and common option. These mixes are designed to attract wildlife and birds, with the species used offering cover and a feed value.

SeedBartholomewsApril 2, 2020Gamecover, Bird food, AB-16, AB8, AB1, Perennial, Brassica

Spring grass seeding

As the weather starts to improve, now might be the time to consider a spring seeding of Grass. We look at the benefits of a spring seeding, and whether to go for a complete reseed or an overseed to improve the current ley.

SeedBartholomewsMarch 16, 2020Grassland, Grass, Spring seed, Seeding, Overseed, Reseed, Clover

Alternative spring sown options

We’ve put together a handy guide with pointers as to what spring sown options are available after a wet winter.

Seed, AgronomyBartholomewsFebruary 28, 2020Phacelia, Vetch, Mustard, Radish, Berseem Clover, Buckwheat, Westerwolds, Countryside stewarship, AB1, AB8, AB9, Forage, Silage, Maize, Lucerne

Maize variety selection

Start as you mean to go on. Putting yourself in the best place possible with the best variety can help you grow a better crop for your ultimate goals. Our seed and feed experts provide detailed benefits of the deeper considerations when growing maize.