Winter barley variety for later than normal drilling

Barry

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Not sure that there is any trials evidence for which barley variety would suit best in those situations, though I would tend to go for something with good standing ability so if you are getting the more than likely increase in straw that it is going to stand. In which case it probably means California or Orwell - wouldn't grow Tower because of the susceptibility to Net Blotch.
Generally speaking Hybrids will produce relatively better yields in a later drilled slot in my experience over conventional types but you may not want to spend the money and the variety choice is very limited with the stiffest - Belfry - sold out.
 

Northdowns Martin

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Arable Farmer
Location
Snodland kent
Not sure that there is any trials evidence for which barley variety would suit best in those situations, though I would tend to go for something with good standing ability so if you are getting the more than likely increase in straw that it is going to stand. In which case it probably means California or Orwell - wouldn't grow Tower because of the susceptibility to Net Blotch.
Generally speaking Hybrids will produce relatively better yields in a later drilled slot in my experience over conventional types but you may not want to spend the money and the variety choice is very limited with the stiffest - Belfry - sold out.
Thanks Barry for reply, tried hybrid last year, October sown, grew to 4ft and 50% went flat which made harvesting a headache. Normally try to plant 3rd week of September but can see this season will be a challenge if we're going to avoid wheat volunteers in crop.
 

David.

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Mixed Farmer
Location
J11 M40
I have found that Tower planted late Oct, due to BG issues has been very strawy, but stood much better than Cassia. Had three yrs of poor +/-60 bushel weights though.
Time for a rethink.
 

Brisel

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Midlands
Not sure that there is any trials evidence for which barley variety would suit best in those situations, though I would tend to go for something with good standing ability so if you are getting the more than likely increase in straw that it is going to stand. In which case it probably means California or Orwell - wouldn't grow Tower because of the susceptibility to Net Blotch.
Generally speaking Hybrids will produce relatively better yields in a later drilled slot in my experience over conventional types but you may not want to spend the money and the variety choice is very limited with the stiffest - Belfry - sold out.

I agree. Bazooka isn't bad, but increasing seed rates for hybrids is very expensive. I'd use them where yield potential is best, and late sowing is not the best for the highest yield. It depends on how you look at it and what you want to achieve.
 

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