The wheat season, stage by stage
7 stages-
STAGE 01
Sowing
Seed drilled into a prepared bed; the stand for the whole season is set in these first days.
Typical riskSoil pest damage to germinating seed
Insect pressure- Termites
- White grub
Disease pressure- Seed rot
- Loose smut carry-over
Protection focus- Pesticides
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STAGE 02
Germination
Coleoptiles push through and the first leaves unfold.
Typical riskPatchy emergence where soil pests are active
Insect pressure- Termites
- Cutworm
Disease pressure- Damping off
- Seedling blight
Protection focus- Pesticides
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STAGE 03
Tillering
The plant multiplies shoots and sets the number of ears it will carry.
Typical riskAphid build-up and the first foliar disease
Insect pressure- Aphids
- Armyworm
Disease pressure- Yellow rust
- Powdery mildew
Protection focus- Pesticides
- Fungicides
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STAGE 04
Jointing
Stems elongate as the developing ear moves up inside the shoot.
Typical riskRust moving into the upper canopy
Insect pressure- Aphids
Disease pressure- Yellow rust
- Brown rust
Protection focus- Fungicides
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STAGE 05
Heading / Flowering
The ear emerges and pollination decides grain number.
Typical riskDisease on the flag leaf and ear during flowering
Insect pressure- Aphids
- Thrips
Disease pressure- Head blight
- Rust
- Powdery mildew
Protection focus- Fungicides
- Pesticides
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STAGE 06
Grain Filling
Assimilate moves into the grain; flag leaf health drives final weight.
Typical riskLoss of green leaf area during filling
Insect pressure- Aphids
Disease pressure- Leaf blight
- Rust
Protection focus- Fungicides
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STAGE 07
Harvest
Grain hardens, moisture falls and the crop is cut.
Typical riskGrain quality and carry-over into storage
Insect pressure- Storage pests
Disease pressure- Black point
Protection focus- Crop hygiene
Stage guidance is indicative and varies by region, variety and season. No dosage or application rate is stated here — always read the Technical Instructions before use. See the Disclaimer.