iQ Granular Starter – Does it have any effect on canola production?
Crop Type(s):
Canola
Centre(s):
PESAI
Year(s):
2020
Collaborators(s):
Tim Dyck, Canadian Agronomics
Objective(s):
Assessing the effects of iQ granular starter on canola production
Project Findings:
The testing at Arborg site did not show any improvement in the canola yield, when iQ granular starter was applied in addition to recommended fertilizers. Arborg site was relatively drier during 2020 growing season and this might have attributed to poor efficacy of iQ granular starter.
Background:
iQ is an organic layer poultry compost, starter fertilizer approved by Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). Canadian Agronomics, who markets this product, revealed that iQ increases porosity, organic matter/carbon, and microbial activity in the soil.This product is reported to be beneficial in canola production (Canadian Agronomics website).
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