Triticale
Triticale is a hybrid crop that is a cross between wheat and ryecorn and is great as a green crop or whole-crop silage. It is a popular cereal crop, particularly as supplementary feed for dairy cows. Triticale is a high-yielding crop under optimal conditions, it is a cultivar often used in crop rotations to help break disease cycles and improve soil fertility.
$2.95 – $4.55 excluded GST
Description
Triticale is a hybrid crop that is a cross between wheat and ryecorn and is great as a green crop or whole-crop silage. It has a similar growth habit to wheat, with a tall, upright stem and long, narrow leaves. Triticale is a popular cereal crop, particularly as supplementary feed for dairy cows. It is a high-yielding crop under optimal conditions, along with having an excellent tolerance to rust. It is also a cultivar often used in crop rotations to help break disease cycles and improve soil fertility.
Additional information
| Treatment | DYNASTRIKE, GOLDSTRIKE, UNTREATED |
|---|---|
| Triticale | 100% |
Cultivation
Triticale can take around 110-140 days to reach maturity.
Sowing Rate
Recommended sowing rate of 120 and 200 kg per hectare.
Price Table
| Treatment | 500 kg + | 100 – 500kg | 10 – 100kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated | $2.05 | $2.25 | $2.95 |
| Dynastrike | $2.65 | $2.85 | $3.50 |
| Goldstrike | $3.65 | $3.85 | $4.55 |
All prices are excluded GST. Minimum order 10kg.
