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Spring Triticale is the spring-planted version of the hybrid between rye and wheat, combining the best qualities of both. Typically, Triticale is used in erosion control, to capture excess nitrogen, and as a cover crop. Due to its aggressive root system and early-season growth, Triticale provides superior ground cover and weed suppression abilities.

Rapid early growth after planting, with good root mass, improves soil structure. It has the potential to produce tonnage that will be a good weed competitor, as well as offering the opportunity to graze in the fall and winter months, making it a dual-purpose species. Spring Triticale is typically more drought-tolerant than other varieties.

• Planting Depth: 1″ to 1.5″ 

• Planting Rates: 100 to 120 Pounds per Acre; 60 to 90 Pounds per Acre in Mixes; 50 to 75 Pounds as a Cover Crop 

• Planting Dates: March to May or 4 Weeks After the Last Killing Frost, with a Minimum Soil Temperature of 42°F 

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Establishment

Spring Triticale should be planted in a firm seedbed and can withstand moderately drained soils.

Management

Triticale can be utilized in grazing or haylage operations. It has a wider window of harvest than most cereal grains, allowing it to be more versatile in inclement weather while maintaining excellent quality. To achieve high-quality triticale forage, cut during the flag leaf to boot stage prior to heading. Yields range from 2 to 4 tons of dry matter per acre. Delaying harvest to the soft-dough stage can boost yields by more than 5%, but the delay also reduces forage quality.

Applying 50 pounds of nitrogen at seeding is often recommended to establish a healthy stand and again in the spring. Triticale withstands heavy grazing pressure and has better protein levels than its parent crops, rye and wheat.