swathing canola

Canola maturity matters in desiccation timing

The Canola Council of Canada’s Spray to Swath calculator shows 
just how long to wait after spraying a desiccant or other pre-harvest chemical

In desiccation — as in life — success is usually defined by maturity. “Whatever product you’re using, make sure you’re using it when the majority of the plants in the field is physiologically mature,” said Harry Brook, crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “You get into problems when they’re immature. It doesn’t preserve your