Highest yielding winter malting barley with full IBD approval for brewing
Yield potential
Flagon is the highest yielding, fully approved winter malting variety in treated and untreated trials, with yields up to 3% higher than Pearl.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Yield performance
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Disease resistance
Flagon has outstanding all-round disease resistance: all ratings are at 6 or above.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Fungicide use
Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.
- T0 - Unlikely to be needed
- T1 - The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress-free lower green leaves to build yield potential
- T2 - Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease and leaf spotting for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill
Core Programme
- T0 - Morpholine if required
- T1 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha
- T2 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha
Agronomic information
Flagon is relatively early to mature and a full PGR programme is recommended due to moderate straw strength.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Growth habit
- Autumn: Semi-prostrate
- Spring: Medium
- Tillering ability: Medium
- Maturity: Medium/early
Drilling dates
- Suitability for early drilling: Good
- Optimum drilling date: End of September to early October
- Suitability for late drilling (December): Medium
Recommended sowing rate
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and 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.
This table should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed to calculate the sowing rate.
Nitrogen application
Most commercial malting barley growers use between 100-120 kg/ha with a split dressing. Syngenta Seeds recommends 40 kg/ha in mid to late February and the remainder to be applied by the end of March. 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
Commercial malting barley growers have controlled lodging easily with a standard programme. On very lush or fertile sites a second PGR at GS37 may be required.
GS31-32 – Moddus 0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at onset of stem extension
GS37 – Ethephon + mepiquat chloride 1.0 lt/ha
Grain quality
Flagon has full Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) approval for brewing and an established demand among end users. It has high hot water extract levels and low beta glucan, providing excellent quality. Flagon is also an inherently low grain nitrogen producer, a critical element in achieving full specification.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Harvesting
Top priority - as 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 regularly checked to ensure quality is maintained and germination levels are kept at 98% plus.
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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.
