|
|
Variety |
UK treated Yield % (6.8t/ha) |
UK untreated Yield % |
Wicket |
110 |
93 |
Doyen |
106 |
94 |
Spire |
106 |
88 |
Static |
102 |
90 |
Source: 2005 HGCA Recommended List
Wicket has given very high yields across all regions of the UK , performing especially well in the West region.
112
107
107
Variety |
North EastTreated yield % (6.9t/ha) |
North WestTreated yield % (6.8t/ha) |
Dry (East)Treated yield % (6.9t/ha) |
Wet (West)Treated yield % (6.5t/ha) |
Wicket |
109 |
107 |
114 |
|
Doyen |
|
|
|
|
106 |
104 |
107 |
|
|
Spire |
|
|
|
|
105 |
103 |
106 |
|
|
Static |
101 |
101 |
102 |
102 |
Source: 2005 HGCA Recommended List
Disease Resistance
Wicket has a robust disease resistance profile with an improved
Rhynchosporium rating over current established feed varieties.
Variety |
Mildew |
Brown Rust |
Rhynchosporium |
Wicket |
7 |
8 |
6 |
Source: 2005 HGCA Recommended List
Fungicide Use
Whilst having a robust disease resistance profile, Wicket would
still benefit from a standard fungicide programme with the emphasis
placed on establishing a healthy crop.
T0 - Unix will help in preventing mildew infections occurring.
T1 - T1 is key for protecting the canopy during the plants
main burst of growth.
Unix & Acanto provide a broad-spectrum disease control.
T2 - T2 applications help to protect the plant during grain
fill and ensure a healthy
harvest. Strobilurins protect against foliar diseases and Chlorothalonil
has demonstrated excellent control of biotic and abiotic spotting.
Agronomic Information
Wicket is a medium / late maturing variety with unbeatable resistance
to lodging and brackling.
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| Variety |
Resistance to Lodging |
Straw Length (cm) |
Ripening (+/- Optic ve =earlier) |
Resistance to brackling |
Wicket |
9 |
63 |
9 |
|
Source: 2005 HGCA Recommended List
Growth Habit
Early Spring: Semi-prostrate
Maturity: Medium / late
Tillering Ability: Medium
Drilling Dates
Suitability for early drilling: Good - December onwards
Suitability for late drilling: Acceptable
Optimum drilling date: Scotland (February March), England (January
February).
Recommended Sowing Rate
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling,
the more difficult the environment the higher the seed rate must
be to compensate the potential plant loss. The table below shows
the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good
conditions.
|
December |
January |
February |
March |
April |
ENGLAND |
350/375 |
350/375 |
350/375 |
350/375 |
400 |
SCOTLAND |
N/A |
N/A |
350/375 |
375/400 |
400 |
The chart above should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the correct seed rate.
Nitrogen Application
Apply high rates of nitrogen for maximum yield with a split application
being advised.
PGR's
Normally not required (particularly with a variety as stiff as Wicket)
however NFC advises the use on lush crops or very fertile sites.
In these cases use low rate Moddus (0.1 - 0.2 l/ha) at GS 29-30
to stabilise tillers and promote root development.
Grain Quality
Specific Weight: 68.8kg/hl
Sieving % through 2.25mm: 2.4%
Sieving % through 2.5mm: 6.7%
Source: 2005 HGCA Recommended List
All information is a partial extraction from the New farm crops website and also the HGCA Recommended List 2007/8. See http://www.newfarmcrops.co.uk/ and also www.hgca.com for the full dataset