The highest yielding spring malting barley
Yield potential
Propino is the highest yielding spring malting barley on the HGCA Recommended List 2010.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010.
Disease resistance
Propino has good resistance to foliar disease and has delivered very high untreated yields. Propino also combines good resistance to Ramularia with very good green leaf retention.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010.
Fungicide use
Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.
- T0 - Not normally required.
- T1 - Key application timing to protect the canopy during the plants’ main burst of growth.
- T2 - To ensure the crop is healthy at harvest, protecting the grain fill and green leaf areas, vital for maintaining grain quality. Strobilurins protect against foliar diseases and chlorothalonil has demonstrated excellent control of biotic and abiotic spotting.
Core fungicide programme
- T1 - Kayak + half rate epoxiconazole.
- T2 - Amistar Opti + half rate epoxiconazole.
Agronomic information
Propino is similar in height to Optic (Optic straw height 77cm) and combines good lodging resistance with very good brackling resistance. It is an early-maturing variety.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010.
Growth habit
- Early Spring: Semi-prostrate
- Tillering ability: Medium-High
- Maturity: Early
Drilling dates
- Suitability for early drilling: Good
- Suitability for late drilling (April): Good
- Optimum drilling date: March to early April (Scotland). Mid-February to mid-March (England)
Recommended sowing rate
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the 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. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.
Nitrogen application
Varieties have different optimum nitrogen rates, therefore balancing N inputs to end market, variety and season is key.
Ensure you have checked levels with your contract and end market.
Grain nitrogen levels in Propino are typically mid-way between Optic and NFC Tipple.
In most situations, applying 25% of the total dose when tramlines become visible and the remaining 75% at GS15 will maintain yield potential whilst producing a desirable grain protein.
These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines / restrictions.
PGRs
Propino is a stiff-strawed variety so PGRs are not normally required. However Syngenta Seeds advises the use of Moddus on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1–0.2 lt/ha at GS29–30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.
Quality
Propino has big, bold grain, leading to fewer sieving losses.
Specific weight: 66.5 kg/hl
Sieving % through: 2.25mm - 1.5%
Sieving % through: 2.5mm - 4.5%
Nitrogen content: 1.55%
Harvesting
Top priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with all malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.
Storage management
Correct storage of malting barley is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Malting barley should be at a moisture of below 14.5% to minimise the risk of moulds and dried in such a way so there is no damage to germination.
Grain temperatures and moistures should be checked regularly to ensure quality is maintained and germination levels are kept at 98% plus.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com
On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).
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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.
