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KWS RECEPTOR
All Around Performer
In farming consistent performance is everything.
With the latest 2022 technology, KWS Receptor is a variety that you can trust. It has shown top-in-class winter hardiness. This resulted in KWS Receptor achieving consistent, top yields year after year in Western Canada Registration Trials. Combined with good ergot protection from PollenPlus technology, excellent falling numbers and very short straw, KWS Receptor will be the top choice for rye growers.
Variety Highlights
- Top-in-class winter hardiness
- Short straw, excellent harvestability
- Strong ergot protection
- Superior falling numbers
Agronomy & Quality Data
| KWS RECEPTOR |
Average of Hybrid Varieties |
Average of Traditional Varieties |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 100% | 96%* | 72%* |
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Winter Survival % |
90 | 88 | 89 |
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Height cm |
84 | 86 | 100 |
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Lodging 1-9 |
2.8 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
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Testing Weight kg/hL |
74 | 74 | 74 |
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Protein % |
10.5 | 10.5 | 11.6 |
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Falling Number seconds |
313 | 318 | 232 |
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Ergot % |
0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Source: Request for Support for Registration of RT252
KWS RECEPTOR, Western Canada Registration Trials, 2019-2021*
KWS Hybrid Fall Rye Best Management Practices
Hybrid fall rye сап bе an easy crop to grow and success of growing is primarily achieved from having strong stand establishment in the fall. Following are the best management practices that will optimize both performance and consistency of performance starting with the most important first.
- Right time of seeding. The general seeding period for hybrid fall rye in Western Canada is from August 15 to September 25. lt has consistently been shown that seeding early provides hybrid fall rye the best opportunity to achieve maximum root and tiller growth for highest yields and quality. The August seeding window is prime time for hybrid fall rye.
- Right Seeding rate. The current best practices seed rate ranges from 0.8 units per acre to 1.0 units per acre. lt is recommended that а seeding rate of 0.8 units/acre bе used in August and а seeding rate of 1.0 units/acre bе used in September. KWS is evaluating the value of using а 1.2 unit/acre rate in later September.
- Right stand establishment.
- For August seeding at the lower seed rate of 0.8 unit/acre the fall stand establishment target should bе 4-5" of shoot growth with 4 tillers/plant plus the main stem
- For September seeding at the higher seed rate of 1.0 unit/acre the fall stand establishment target should bе 3-4" of shoot growth with 3 tillers/plant plus the main stem.
- Right seed depth. Hybrid rye is а shallow seeded crop. Seed ½" to ¾" maximum depth with packing at а reduced speed (< 4.5 mph) to maintain а consistent depth and firm seedbed. Seeding deeper or shallower will result in establishment issues.
- Right field selection. Hybrid rye grows best оn well drained land and free of residual herblcides that affect rye. lt is always а first choice for fall rye to bе grown оn land with stubble cover, however it may Ье grown оn land without stubble provided it is seeded early and maximizes shoot growth and tillers per plant. Areas prone to wind erosion should also bе seeded at а higher rate if possible. lf the field is being sown оп standing stubble it is important trash is spread well and managed to achieve optimum seed depth.
KWS WeatherGuard
KWS knows there are risks in farming. As such KWS has updated its best management practices for hybrid fall rye, focused оn varieties with good winter survival tolerance and developed KWS WeatherGuard for its newest product KWS Receptor. KWS WeatherGuard will provide KWS Receptor growers with additional insurance support to help mitigate some of the "act of god" events that effect spring stand establishment including winterkill from excessive cold temperatures, flooding from excessive moisture, blowouts from excessive winds, or loss of establishment due to drought. For more information оn KWS WeatherGuard contact your KWS Receptor Retailer.
