14 Questions
Wheat is the most popular crop in Ireland.
False
Wheat requires acidic soil with a pH range of 4.5 - 6.5 for optimal growth.
False
Winter wheat is sown in Ireland in April - May.
False
Potassium has a maximum rate under the Nitrates directive when sowing wheat.
False
Leaf rust is a bacterial disease that affects wheat crops.
False
Barely dwarf virus BYDV is transmitted by beetles.
False
Wireworms are crane fly larvae that feed on wheat crops.
True
Wheat is the most popular crop in Ireland.
False
Leaf Blotch is a bacterial disease that affects wheat crops.
False
Winter wheat in Ireland is sown from September to November.
True
Wheat can tolerate a pH range of 5.5 - 7 in the soil.
True
Wireworms are crane fly larvae that hatch and feed on wheat crops.
False
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that causes the underside of wheat leaves to turn yellow.
True
Potassium has a maximum rate under the Nitrates directive when sowing wheat.
False
Learn about the cultivation requirements, uses, and characteristics of wheat, a popular crop in Ireland. Explore topics such as soil suitability, climate conditions, and preparation of the seed bed.
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