Laureate

LAUREATE has proven itself in autumn trials but due to its moderate straw strength and high plant growth regulator (PGR) requirement it is recommended for spring sowing only. Spring sowing is typically from early August to late September, except in the lower North Island where drilling can be as late as November.

LAUREATE has an intermediate-late maturity at harvest.

LAUREATE is a medium to high tillering variety and target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain barley seed rate guidelines.

LAUREATE can be planted on all soil types where barley is already grown and can be grown as a first or second-year cereal. As a second-year cereal, barley is generally more take-all tolerant than wheat, however, yield will be lower than a first-year barley crop.

LAUREATE is moderately resistant to net blotch and powdery mildew. It has intermediate resistance to scald and leaf rust. Considering this disease profile, LAUREATE will need a medium fungicide programme in most instances but may need more where there is high pressure for scald and leaf rust. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.

Disease resistance results:

LAUREATE is a medium height cultivar with moderate straw. Autumn sowings, although not advised, will require a robust PGR investment, especially under irrigation. In the spring, this cultivar will still require a moderate to high PGR programme to prevent brackling and maintain high yields. The actual programme is determined by a combination of local conditions, management and yield potential. As with any cultivar, do not apply PGR if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.