813
Triticale
Life Cycle: Annual
Introduced/ Native: Introduced
Growth Habit: Erect
Plant Height: 36-48 inches
BENFITS
● Excellent forage production
● Well adapted to South & Central Texas
● Excellent disease package
● Higher yield potential than most small grains
● Excellent choice for low-pH acid soils
Description
813 Triticale is an awnletted, medium maturity forage variety of triticale. It is an excellent choice for silage, hay, or grazing. 813 can grow to 50-60 inches for forage purposes with good straw strength. Stems are soft and highly palatable. Lower leaves stay green and remain attached during the full growing season. The leaves on 813 are broad and long, providing a very high leaf/stem ratio.
Crop USe
Dry Hay
Continuous Grazing
Rotational
Gtazing
Wildlife
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