Limerick winter wheat

The high yielding winter wheat with excellent breadmaking qualities

Parentage:
Solstice x Scorpion 25

Status:
National Listed
 

Yield potential
  • Hard milling variety with excellent bread making quality (potential Nabim group 2)
  • Excellent yields in both first and second wheat situations
  • Provisionally branded UKP for export
  • Outstanding all round disease resistance
  • Excellent standing ability

Disease resistance

Limerick resistance profile

Source: HGCA Candidate List 2007 (( ) denotes limited data)

Growth habit
  • Very stiff straw of moderate length
  • Limerick is a slow developing variety and therefore is suitable for early, mid or late sowing
Limerick growth habit

Source: HGCA Candidate List 2007

Agronomy

Local conditions may vary, so always consult your local agronomist and adapt to local conditions.

Seed rate
  • September: 200-250 seeds/m2
  • Mid October onwards: 275-300 seeds/m2

Core fungicide programme
  • T0 - Bravo 1.0lt/ha (only in high risk Septoria situations) +/- triazole if increased rust risk
  • T1 - Cherokee 1.25 – 1.5lt/ha. Apply Unix at 0.5kg/ha if high risk of eyespot
  • T2 - Amistar Opti 1.25lt/ha + triazole (half to three quarter rate)
  • T3 - Amistar 0.5lt/ha + triazole (quarter to half rate)

Nitrogen application
  • High yields means extra Nitrogen may be required to ensure breadmaking specifications are met
  • In the region of 240-250 kilograms N/ha total required
  • 40 kilograms N/ha at flag leaf fully emerged will increase the grain protein level

PGRs
  • Limerick is a very stiff strawed variety
  • As an insurance measure apply Chlormequat at 1.5lt/ha at GS30-31
  • In higher risk situations, adding Moddus will increase root structure and aid plant shortening, apply Chlormequat 1.25lt/ha + Moddus 0.1lt/ha at GS30-31
  • In low plant populations, Moddus will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers

Grain quality
  • When grown for quality, Limerick meets all commercial standards required for milling wheat
  • A balanced baking performance, whiteness of flour and good loaf volume have been noticed by commercial millers
Limerick grain qualityLimerick grain quality

Source: Syngenta Seeds trial data, harvest 2006

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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.

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