Triticale, a remarkable cross between wheat and rye, offers an exceptional crop solution that thrives even in challenging conditions. If you’re intrigued by this versatile species, look no further than Fabian Seed Farms for all your triticale needs.
Unleash the Potential: Plant Characteristics and Drought Resistance
Triticale boasts outstanding plant characteristics that excel in foliage and feed production, even under stressful conditions. Thanks to its rye parentage, this remarkable species demonstrates remarkable drought resistance, making it a reliable choice for dryland production.
With triticale, you gain an alternative cereal crop that delivers high yields and resilience on marginal lands.
Optimizing Triticale for Feed
Triticale makes an excellent feed, with maximum feed usage compared to other cereal options. Choosing a triticale that is beardless is an important consideration to prevent lump-jaw. Optimal feed quality is obtained for dairy when the triticale is in the swollen boot stage. For range cattle, cut your triticale at the milk to soft dough stage.
Need extra help for maximizing your triticale green feed success? Contact us at any time, and we would be happy to discuss strategies for your operation that maximize your feed potential.
Straight Combine for Success: Minimize Sprouting Damage
To minimize sprouting damage, we recommend straight combining triticale. Compared to hard red wheat, triticale is more susceptible to sprouting in the swath. However, rest assured that straight combing allows for efficient harvesting without compromising yield, bushel weight, or quality.
If necessary, triticale can be swathed without loss of these crucial attributes when the kernels contain 35 percent moisture or less.
Best Practices for for Maximizing Yield and Quality
Understanding Triticale
Triticale combines the beneficial traits of its parent crops. From wheat, it inherits high yield potential and good grain quality. From rye, it gets disease resistance and the ability to thrive in less-than-ideal environmental conditions. These characteristics make triticale a valuable crop in various agricultural systems, particularly in regions with challenging growing conditions.
Seeding Triticale
The seeding process for triticale is similar to that of other cereal crops. However, given its larger seed size, triticale generally requires a higher seeding rate. The exact rate can vary based on factors such as seed size, germination rate, and seeding conditions, but a typical range is 100–120 pounds per acre.
Fertilizing Triticale
Like other cereal crops, triticale responds well to nitrogen fertilization. A split application, with one-third of the nitrogen applied in the fall and two-thirds in the spring, can optimize nitrogen use efficiency and boost yield potential. However, it’s essential to base fertilization practices on soil test results to avoid over- or under-fertilization.
Managing Pests and Diseases
Triticale’s rye heritage gives it a natural resistance to many common cereal crop diseases. However, it’s not immune to all pests and diseases. Regular field scouting and the use of integrated pest management strategies can help keep potential issues in check.
Harvesting Triticale
Triticale can be harvested for grain or used as forage. If you’re growing triticale for grain, you can harvest it using the same equipment and techniques as for wheat. If you’re using triticale as forage, the timing of the harvest can significantly impact the nutritional quality of the forage.
Harvest with Confidence: Optimal Moisture Content and Quality
Harvesting triticale is a breeze when you adhere to the recommended moisture content guidelines. Triticale with a moisture content of 14 percent can be safely combined without the need for drying, offering convenience and time-saving benefits.
Kernels containing 20 percent moisture can be efficiently combined and dried without sacrificing quality. With Fabian Seed Farms’ triticale, experience hassle-free harvesting while preserving exceptional grain quality.
Serving Alberta with Expertise: Your Triticale Source
At Fabian Seed Farms, we proudly serve customers across Alberta, providing comprehensive support and guidance for triticale species. Should you have any questions or seek pricing information, our dedicated team is here to assist you. Contact us at any time to access valuable insights and unleash the full potential of triticale.
