Keep Your Crops Going Strong – Biological Solutions To Maximise Potential From The Start
07 May 2026, UK: It has been a challenging spring across the UK, with significantly below-average rainfall in March and April putting crops under real pressure. Limited moisture has stalled root development, hindered spring crop germination, and slowed growth at one of the most critical times of year. While some parts of the UK are beginning to see rainfall, some regions remain dry with little relief forecasted. Every Growing Day Counts – and maximising crop potential from here means making the most of each and every day available for growth and development.
Some of Syngenta’s biological solutions, MAXICROP® and VIXERAN®, can support crop performance throughout the season, ensuring that crops continue to make progress.
MAXICROP®: Enhancing crop resilience throughout the season
MAXICROP® can support your crops by enhancing root function and optimising photosynthesis, helping plants to thrive in various conditions. Derived from the seaweed Ascophyllum Nodosum, MAXICROP® is a tried and trusted biostimulant in the UK.
MAXICROP® contains:
- Fucoidans: Stimulate root growth, increasing mass, depth, and fine root hair production.
- Osmo-protectants (betaines, mannitol): Maintain cell structure, minimise leaf moisture loss.
- Betaines: Boost chlorophyll production, preserving leaf health and carbohydrate synthesis.
Cereals recommendation: MAXICROP® can be applied as soon as growth starts, follow up 4-6 weeks later as required.
Read more about MAXICROP® key components and recommendations here.
VIXERAN®: Boosting your crop resilience and nitrogen uptake
As your crops grow and their demand for nutrients increases, it’s crucial to ensure that nitrogen is readily available. VIXERAN® is a bacteria-based technology that allows your crop to fix nitrogen directly from the atmosphere. By utilising VIXERAN®, plants receive an additional source of nitrogen that can bridge the gap between how much the crop gets and how much the crop needs. This is particularly important before crops like winter wheat move into their peak demand for nitrogen.
Benefits of VIXERAN®
- Providing the crop with a reliable nitrogen source, complementing soil nitrogen uptake.
- Promoting stronger root development, allowing crops to access more soil nitrogen.
- Enhancing the efficiency of nitrogen uptake, making the most of available nutrients.
- The ideal conditions to apply VIXERAN® are when the temperature is above 10-12°C and the crop is actively growing.
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