RGT Planet

RGT PLANET is an established autumn drilled barley although drilling is not recommended until early May owing to the risk of frost damage during flowering. It can be drilled through the winter into the spring, although sowing through the coldest weeks of June and July is not recommended, especially in heavy soils prone to water logging. Spring sowing is typically from early August to late September, except in the lower North Island where drilling can be as late as 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 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.

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 resistance results:

RGT PLANET is a medium to tall, stiff strawed cultivar. In Europe it rates high for brackling resistance and the New Zealand experience is similar. Autumn sowings will typically require plant growth regulator (PGR) investment, especially under irrigation. Some spring crops may not need a PGR programme. The actual programme is determined by a combination of local conditions, management and yield potential. As with any cultivar, do not apply if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.