Group 5: Faba bean Management by Kyriaki B

Adequate soil moisture

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For the efficiency of the sowing process and to guarantee germination and establishment.

Irrigation may be required in dry areas.

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Direct drilling at a uniform depth of 1 - 2 inches

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A corn planter may be used for small seeded cultivars

Fall or spring

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Long cycle varieties are sowed in Fall

Short cycle varieties are sowed in Spring

Seed inoculation with a vetch strain of Rhizobium spp.

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To ensure root nodule formation and the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen

Plantation density between 15-30 pl/m2

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Depending on the variety, the crop use and soil and climatic conditions

Organic matter and nitrogen source for the crop soil

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Rapid decomposition due to high Nitrogen composition

1st mow - High mow

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Plants may be mowed during the immature growth. A low mow would kill the plants.

Integrated Pest Management

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Using organic products, bio-control agents and other sustainable techniques.

Adjustment of soil fertility

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Phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) can be applied before sowing.

Phosphorus, sulphate, boron, molybdenum and zinc may be limiting. Not nitrogen

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Header set up

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Is crucial in minimising unnecessary yield losses:

Open front headers: most of the crop has to go through the machine.
Adjust speed to match the ground speed of the machine: reduction shattering of pods.

Desiccant

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Is an option to avoid variation in the crop’s finish. It can be useful if a pad grew unevenly, had a different moisture availability or is weedy.

Previous soil work

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To achieve the optimal soil structure for sowing.

Cultivar selection

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Use of adapted varieties

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Grain cleaning, aeration, storage and delivery

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Assessing harvest loss

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To take corrective actions.

Soil analysis

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Detect any nutrient deficiencies or excesses.

Avoid high levels of soil nitrate

High pH

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Weeding

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To reduce nutrient and water competence for the correct establishment of the crop.

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Weeding

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No Nitrogen fertilisation needed

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Fungicide application if needed

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When there's rainfall and temperatures rise.

Water management

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Moisture excess can cause fungal infections.

Moisture deficience affects the size and quality of the beans.

Bean monitoring

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To control the maturity state of the beans.

Timing

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Harvesting too early or too late can cause yield losses.

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