The top yielding nabim Group 1 winter wheat
Yield potential
Gallant is a high output winter wheat variety which has set a new benchmark in nabim Group 1 milling wheat ~ 3% higher yielding than Solstice. As well as top yields, Gallant has produced consistent quality. It is also the highest yielding Group 1 variety in a second cereal position.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010-2011, *limited data
High nabim Group 1 yields across all HGCA regions and soil types
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010-2011, *no yield data listed for Hereward on heavy soils or in
the north
Disease resistance
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010-2011, ( ) denotes limited data
Fungicide use
Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.
Core fungicide programme
With all high yielding varieties, a robust fungicide programme will result in an increase in yield and is essential to maintain quality. As with other varieties, with a new race of yellow rust now present, it will be important to factor this into fungicide decisions from the start.
- T0 - Cherokee 0.75-1.0 lt/ha
- T1 - Cherokee 1.5 lt/ha + Unix 0.5 kg/ha (against eyespot)
- T2 - Amistar Opti 1.25 lt/ha + rust-active triazole (eg three quarter rate)
- T3 - Amistar Opti 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole
Agronomic information
As well as top yields, Gallant is practical to grow – with good standing power and very early maturity.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010-2011
Growth habit
Gallant is suitable for drilling from early September.
It is a relatively short-strawed variety with very early maturity (similar to Cordiale), helping to spread harvest workload and enabling growers to get their quality wheat harvested and in store as soon as possible.
Recommended sowing rates
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with thousand grain weight.
- September to mid-October: 220-225 seeds/m2
- Mid-October onwards: 250-275 seeds/m2
Nitrogen application
Gallant’s high yield means that extra nitrogen may be required to ensure that breadmaking specifications are met.
- Total application in the region of 220-240kg/ha
This could be applied as follows:
- 25% at tillering
- 50% at GS31-32 (but no later than 4 weeks after the first application)
- 25% at GS37-39
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
Gallant is a very stiff strawed variety
- In low plant populations, Moddus applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers
- As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + Moddus 0.2 lt/ha at T1
Grain quality
Gallant is a nabim Group 1 variety and, when grown for quality, meets full breadmaking specifications. It has produced very good and consistent quality across very different growing seasons.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010-2011
Storage management
Correct storage of quality wheat is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Detailed wheat storage and marketing information can be found in the nabim publication ‘Getting it right’ and on the nabim website: www.nabim.org.uk
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If you require any more information about this variety, please contact Syngenta Seeds on 01223 883400
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.
