Triticale - Forage FX 1001 Winter 50lb

Description:

FX 1001 (X tritosecale), a nearly awnless (9,700 plants out of 10,000 are completely awnless) winter triticale bred for forage production. This variety is taller and matures earlier than other winter cereal forage standards. In addition, FX 1001 is typically three centimeters taller and three days earlier to head than other triticale, and twenty centimeters taller and heads an average of ten days earlier than Willow Creek winter wheat. Moreover, the variety was screened for winter hardiness and consistently produces forage and seed yields comparable to or exceeding Trical® 102 in dryland and irrigated trials in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

golden/green triticale pasture field, FX 1001 fall triticale. Scientific name: X tritosecale
Benefits of fall FX 1001 triticale:
Nearly Awnless: 97% of plants are completely awnless
Reduce incidences of lump-jaw, sore eyes, and other similar concerns in livestock feeding situations
High Yielding: Consistently high forage yields in a variety of irrigated and dryland trials
Cold Hardy: Bred to perform in the harsh northern climates of Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming and the intermountain west.

Establishment
Plant 1/2″ -1 1/2″ depth.
Plant into well prepared seed bed for best germination success.