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| Variety Summary |
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| Additional Information | Parentage: Firth x Freddy Breeder: Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Marketing Agent: Frontier Agriculture Ltd |  |
YIELD
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Yield (% Treated Control) |
HUSKY |
FIRTH |
| UK Treated (7.5t/ha) |
100 |
97 |
| UK Untreated |
87 |
86 |
- Husky is very high yielding when fungicide treated
- Very good performance in untreated trials
QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
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HUSKY |
FIRTH |
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| Kernal Content (%) |
75.7 |
76.5 |
| Specific Weight (kg/hl) |
54.3 |
54.0 |
- Good kernel content and a very good specific weight
- Husky is white hulled and is well suited for either feed or milling uses
AGRONOMIC FEATURES
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HUSKY |
FIRTH |
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| Resistance To Lodging (1-9, 9=resistant) |
8 |
6 |
| Straw Length (cm) |
114 |
110 |
| Ripening (days +/- Firth, -ve = Earlier) |
-3 |
0 |
- Husky produces tall but stiff straw with good standing power even in the absence of PGR
- Early maturing, on avarage 3days earlier than Firth
DISEASE RESISTANCE
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HUSKY |
FIRTH |
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| Mildew |
7 |
7 |
| Crown Rust |
4 |
5 |
- Very good Mildew resistance
Further Advice
More detailed agronomy advice on this variety is available by downloading the PDF file below or by contacting Saaten-Union (UK) Ltd. The appropriate marketing agent listed above will also be able to provide further guidance.
Data Source
The data used above is a selection taken from the HGCA 2010/2011 Recommended List database. A full version of this data is available from the HGCA at www.hgca.com. ( ) = Limited data.
Disclaimer
The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Saaten-Union (UK) Limited cannot accept any liability arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this information.
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