Market leading six-row winter barley with excellent grain quality
Yield potential
Sequel has produced excellent yields across all areas of the UK – whatever the soil type, drilling date or fertility response rate, demonstrating its outstanding flexibility to the grower.
Source: HGCA Winter Barley Recommended List 2008–2009
Source: NIAB List Autumn 2008
Disease resistance
Sequel has an outstanding disease resistance profile to all the major diseases; mildew, net blotch and Rhynchosporium along with BaYMV resistance, a crucial factor in certain areas of the country.
Source: HGCA Winter Barley Recommended List 2008–2009
Fungicide use
- T0 - Needed if there are signs of early disease pressure.
- T1 - T1 timing is the key for protecting the canopy during the plants' main spring growth period, as during this time competition from disease reduces the development of potential grain sites. The use of Kayak + a triazole or strobilurin based product gives a broad-spectrum of disease control. Triazole should be added in a curative situation or the where the crop is showing high levels of brown rust.
- T2 - T2 application is to protect green leaf and prolong grain filling as premature senescence caused by disease and abiotic leaf spotting reduces yield and increases loss through screenings and specific weight. Bravo has been demonstrated to have affect against biotic and abiotic leaf spotting, good disease control and prolonged green leaf retention.
Core fungicide programme
- T0 - Kayak + Tern if required
- T1 - Kayak + Triazole or Strobilurin
- T2 - Amistar Opti + Triazole
Note: Amistar Opti is a co-formulation containing azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil (Bravo).
Agronomic information
Good all-round agronomics offer an easy and flexible variety to grow, with early maturity and tall but very stiff straw – a requirement for many growers with livestock.
Source: HGCA Winter Barley Recommended List 2008–2009
Growth habit
- Autumn: Semi-prostrate
- Spring: Medium / Slow
- Tillering ability: Medium
- Maturity: Medium/early
Drilling dates
- Suitability for early drilling: Good
- Optimum drilling date: Mid September to early October
- Suitability for late drilling (December): Good (very vigorous)
Recommended sowing rate
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling; the more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the suggested number of seeds per square metre that should be planted under good conditions.
The above table should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed to calculate the sowing rate.
Nitrogen application
Apply enough nitrogen to maximize yield potential. The quantity required will depend on soil reserves, but NFC recommend as a general rule in a second cereal situation 170kg/ha N with a split dressing of 10% at the end of February, 50% mid-March and 40% during mid-April.
PGRs
Sequel is regarded as a medium risk variety in terms of lodging, hence NFC would recommend the use of PGRs at GS32. On very lush crops, or very fertile sites, a second PGR at GS37 may be required.
Core guidelines
- GS31-32 – Moddus 0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at onset of stem extension.
- GS37 – Moddus 0.3 lt/ha or Ethephon + mepiquat chloride 0.1 lt/ha (in high risk situations).
Grain quality
Sequel is a six row feed variety with exceptional specific weight.
Source: HGCA Winter Barley Recommended List 2008–2009
Harvesting
It is always advisable to harvest the crop in the best possible condition.
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Disclaimer
The information given in these pages is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate and/or changes to legislation, regulations and best practice can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Seeds Limited cannot accept any liability arising out of or in conjunction with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations. Use pesticides safely – always read the label. Consult your agronomist for the most current advice.
