Popular six-row winter barley with excellent grain quality
Yield potential
Sequel has produced very good yields across all areas of the UK – whatever the soil type, drilling date or fertility response rate, demonstrating its outstanding flexibility to the grower.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Disease resistance
Sequel has a good disease resistance profile to all the major diseases: mildew, net blotch and Rhynchosporium along with BaYMV resistance, a crucial factor in certain areas of the country.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Fungicide use
Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.
- T0 - Needed if there are signs of early disease pressure.
- 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 - Unlikely to be needed, use morpholine if required
- T1 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha
- T2 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha
Agronomic information
Good all-round agronomics offer an easy and flexible variety to grow, with early maturity and tall, stiff straw – a requirement for many growers with livestock.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Growth habit
- Autumn: Semi-prostrate
- Spring: Medium / Slow
- Tillering ability: Medium
- Maturity: Medium/early
Drilling dates
- Suitability for early drilling: Good
- Optimum drilling date: Mid September to early October
- Suitability for late drilling (December): Good (very vigorous)
Recommended sowing rate
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and 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.
This table should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed to calculate the sowing rate.
Nitrogen application
Apply enough nitrogen to maximize yield potential. The quantity required will depend on soil reserves, but Syngenta Seeds recommends, as a general rule in a second cereal situation, 170 kg/ha N with a split dressing of 10% at the end of February, 50% mid-March and 40% during mid-April.
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
Sequel is regarded as a medium risk variety in terms of lodging, hence Syngenta Seeds recommend the use of PGRs at GS32. On very lush crops, or very 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 – Moddus 0.3 lt/ha or ethephon + mepiquat chloride 1.0 lt/ha (in high risk situations).
Grain quality
Sequel is a six row feed variety with exceptional specific weight.
- Specific weight: 69.5 kg/hl
- Sieving % through 2.25mm: 3.7%
- Sieving % through 2.5mm: 16.2%
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010/11
Harvesting
It is always advisable to harvest the crop in the best possible condition.
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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.
