Facts about Plant Growth Stages
- For Cereals these are key stages to know
- Tillering
- GS30 / 31 = 1st node
- GS39 = Flag Leaf
- GS59 / 61 = ear emerged flowering
Video of Plant Growth Stages
Quick agronomy facts:
| Why are growth stages important |
| The cereal plant’s response to herbicide, growth regulator or fertiliser application depends on its stage of development. |
| Growth stages help decide when crops are ready for fertiliser and spray applications. |
Below is presentation which gives more details about cereals grown in the UK.