Breeder Agronomy Notes

• Parentage

99/126 x LOCH 1177

• Breeder Comments

Canyon is a very high yielding, ‘yellow’ hulled, spring oat with excellent mildew resistance. It is early maturing, with good resistance to lodging and produces a grain sample with good specific weight.

• Sowing Dates

For normal spring sowing use best local practice. Canyon does not possess sufficient winter hardiness to guarantee successful autumn drilling.

• Seed Rates

Aim to establish 250-300 plants/sq m depending on lodging risk. Adjust seed rate according to TGW and likely establishment.

• Growth Habits

Assuming the disease pressure of any individual situation has been fully assessed, Canyon’s mildew resistance may allow reduced levels of fungicide input to be applied.

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