• Reliable yielding spring barley
• Dual-purpose feed and malting barley
• Consistent yield performance across all growing regions especially the lower North Island
• Good straw strength compared to other cultivars
RGT PLANET is a high yielding feed barley variety, bred in France by RAGT and developed in New Zealand in conjunction with Seed Force Ltd as head licensee and PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain).
CPT RGT PLANET grain quality
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Canterbury
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Southland
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Lower NI
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Canterbury
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Southland
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Kernel weight (1000 seed weight) | 50 | 51 | 56 | 55 | 57 |
Test weight (kg/hl) | 62 | 64 | 60 | 63 | 63 |
Protein content (%) (N% x 5.7) | 11.4 | 12.1 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 12.6 |
Screenings (%) | 5.3 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
RGT PLANET produces a rare combination of high yield and excellent grain quality.
Month planted |
Typical heading dates for RGT PLANET in Canterbury |
Mid-May | Late October - Early November |
Mid-August | Mid-November |
Mid-September | Late November |
RGT PLANET has early to intermediate maturity at harvest.
RGT PLANET is a medium to high tillering variety and target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain barley seed rate guidelines
RGT PLANET is mostly resistant to powdery mildew and moderately resistant to scald. However, it is moderately susceptible to net blotch and leaf rust. Considering this disease profile, RGT PLANET will need a moderate to robust fungicide programme where there is pressure for leaf rust and net blotch. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.
Disease |
PGW disease nursery ratings
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Scald | 6 |
Net blotch | 5 |
Leaf rust | 4 |
Powdery mildew | 8 |