Should magnesium sulfate be applied to rapeseed in December, advises a Polish expert

The autumn period of rapeseed dormancy is an ideal time to consider the strategy for spring fertilization. It is worth starting with additional fertilization—with magnesium, sulfur, or potassium—so that in the spring, plants have full access to the necessary nutrients and can fully utilize nitrogen fertilizers. What can be worked on now is explained by Farmer.pl. At the turn of November and December, winter plants slow down the absorption of nutrients, and leaf discoloration is a natural phenomenon that occurs due to reduced root activity. For farmers, this is also the time to start planning their spring fertilization strategy, consider additional fertilization with magnesium, sulfur, or potassium, and check the level of mineral nitrogen. According to Professor Witold Szczepaniak, before some areas of Poland saw snow, discoloration of leaves was observed on rapeseed crops—shades of purple and yellow appeared. However, he emphasizes, this does not always indicate a deficiency of ...