KWS ETERNO
2 in 1 hybrid rye from KWS!
- Strong brown rust resistance compared to older hybrids
- Top harvest index (grains/ear) for grain or wholecrop yield and PollenPlus for low ergot risk
- 100% hybrid seed in the bag
Characteristics
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With in-built ergot resistance using KWS’ PollenPlus technology, coupled with rhynchosporium & brown rust resistance, KWS hybrids are agronomically secure. Rye has ultra-low take-all carryover and is aggressive in reducing blackgrass populations, and it’s ideal as a second cereal or addition to all arable rotations. *1 Unit = 1 Mio. Viable Seeds – packed in multiples of 12Un. (Equivalent to approx. 500 kg bulk bag) dep on TGW
Characteristics in numbers
Variety Type | Hybrid 100% F1 |
Use/End Market | AD, grain (feed/flour), distilling |
Seed Rate |
Sept 200–220/m² Oct 250 + m² |
Drilling Depth | 2–3 cm |
Unit/Pack Size | 12 Mio. Seed Unit |
Development to reach GS31 | Medium |
Development to reach GS51 | Medium |
Wholecrop silage maturity | 30–40% DM |
Grain harvest (moisture %) | 13–15% |
Grain yield | 10–13 t/ha |
Drought tolerance | Medium |
Harvest index (grains/ear) | High |
Lodging* | 1–2 |
Straw strength (cm) | 122–136 |
Mildew | Low |
Brown Rust | Low |
Hagberg | 150–240 |
Protein (%) | 9–10% |
Data sources: Danish farmer union trials, KWS UK Obs, KWS Lochow Breeder Obs, Bundessortenamt; KWS UK own data (graph)
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Dominic Spurrier
Seed Development Manager and Hybrid Rye Product Manager
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