The right sowing date is of great importance, both for the initial growth and development of the grain and for the final yield itself. We must remember that the sowing date is very flexible and dependent on the weather in the area.

Currently, we are witnessing constant changes in weather conditions, so we should not stick to a fixed sowing date. Both too early sowing and too late sowing lead to irreversible changes that can cause us additional problems.

What should we know before growing winter crops?

Unfortunately, it so happens that we are late sowing or do it too early. This carries negative consequences through which we can lose money. A farmer who sows winter cereals too early leads to excessive bushiness and thickening of the plants, which often results in the appearance of various fungi and pests that devastate the crop.

At the time when we grow cereals right after each other, we should specifically delay the sowing date and sow only at the end of the optimal date in the selected area. And why should we do so?

At such a time we reduce the risk of viral diseases, which are often carried by aphids. In addition, by waiting longer with sowing, we will reduce the impact of poisonous substances formed from crop residues and straw.

A delayed sowing date automatically shortens the fall growing season, so plants may not be fully ready for winter. However, if you plan to sow winter cereals late, it is worth looking into hybrids, which are much more resistant than regular seeds. We can sow hybrid cereals as early as the second decade of September and we do not have to worry about undesirable consequences.

Sowing date for winter triticale

The sowing dates of winter cereals are very similar to each other.

Triticale plants are characterized by high resistance and high yield potential. This makes winter triticale a frequent choice among other cereals. The optimal sowing dates for triticale crops are as follows:

• In central and northern Poland and the southeast, sowing of triticale takes place between September 10 and 25.
• In western Pomerania and the rest of the west, work begins on September 20 until October 5.
• Triticale sowing in the Northeast falls between September 10 and 20.

When to sow - winter wheat

When we are focused on high yields, winter wheat must be sown by the end of September. If the field is well prepared and climatic conditions are favorable, in Poland wheat is sown on such dates:

• Northwestern Poland does not start sowing until September 20 to October 5.
• In western Poland, the optimal sowing date is set for September 25 to October 5.
• For the southwestern part of our country, it is September 25 to October 10.
• Sowing dates in the center of the country are September 20 to 30.
• In northeastern Poland and the eastern region of Poland, sowing norms are set from September 15 to 20.
• The optimal date for the southeastern region is September 20-30.

Optimal sowing date for winter barley

The time to start sowing is not at all so obvious, as it is mobile.

The sowing period for barley usually falls around mid-September, although the exact date depends on the region of Poland and the prevailing weather conditions. Winter barley during ordinary autumn is sown as follows:

• September 10 to 15 - the eastern part of the country;
• From September 12 to 18 - central Poland;
• From September 16 to 20 - the western part of the country.

Winter rye - when to sow?

Rye that has been sown early is capable of realizing its yield-forming potential. This is an important stage, which allows even before the winter dormancy decent.

Taking into account all the important aspects responsible for the sowing of rye, the dates begin as early as the first decade of September, however, everything depends on the region in which you are located, namely:

• In the west, rye is sown between September 20 and 30.
• In the northwestern part of Poland, sowing begins from September 20 to October 5.
• The northeastern part of the country sows the fastest, from September 5 to 15.
• The recommended sowing dates in eastern Poland are September 10 to 25.
• From September 15 to 25 it is recommended to start sowing in the central part of Poland

Summary

Sowing of different species is largely very similar. Cereal sowing dates vary regionally, but sowing of triticale and other cereals is possible even at a later date.

However, in order not to result in stopping the growth of plants at the tillering stage, it is worth thinking about buying hybrid cereals. This is definitely a safer option that will not result in yield losses.

Answering the question: when to sow winter cereals? We start sowing winter cereals after a preliminary analysis of the land and weather predictions of our own region.

In Poland, each region is characterized by lower or higher temperatures. We should pay attention to upcoming hot weather, or heavy rainfall and low temperatures (which you can do with our app available in the basic package completely free - see for yourself!).

All of this matters, so we need to plan our activities to allow the crop free and safe time to develop before the first frost.

In order to enjoy great crop results, we need to remember that the depth of sowing of winter crops is of great importance. The best sowing depth is estimated at about 2 to 3 cm.