Hereward

Yield:    Hereward is a proven bread making variety.

Straw Characters:   Hereward is a semi dwarf variety of medium height, with very stiff straw.

Marketing:    Hereward is a Nabim Group 1 variety suitable for bread making. Please speak to your local Frontier representative about marketing schemes available for Hereward.

Seed Rate:    Hereward is a moderate developing variety with moderate tillering retention and this should be taken in to account. Hereward can be sown from 16th September onwards at approximately 200 - 225 seeds per m² rising to 350 - 375 seeds per m² in mid October. The latest safe sowing date is the end of January.

Agronomy:    Hereward has a moderate score for the major diseases.

Fungicide Use:  A T-0 should not be necessary in most crops. Early levels of eyespot should be monitored. At T-1 an early strategy to protect the crop canopy during the plants main growth period is advisable, so consider a broad spectrum control. The flag leaf makes a valuable contribution to grain fill and ultimate yield look to maintain green leaf area at T-2. T-3 application needs to be considered to maintain quality. Consider disease pressure from fusarium and sooty moulds. Please contact your Local Frontier Agronomist for more details. 

Fertiliser Application:  Hereward has a good yield potential and Nitrogen rates should be applied at the economic optimum rate. Refer to RB209 for specific system requirements or contact us for a complete recommendation. First wheats should receive approximately 175-200kg/ha. 

Main N application should be GS31. Backward or late drilled crops apply the first split at the end of February to maintain tiller numbers. Early sown of forward crops that are excessively tillering, the dose should be split between GS30 and GS 31-32, missing out the early application. The need for late season N on breadmaking wheats needs to be considered on an economic risk basis. 

The final application of up to 40kg/ha extra N as a foliar spray at the milky ripe stage can increase grain nitrogen up to 1%. Sulphur deficiency can also have a large effect not only on yield, but protein content and quality. Ensure you test for any potential deficit.   

Harvesting: It is advisable to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as the moisture content is at the right level. It is advisable to store Hereward separately to achieve the best value for the crop.

Summary:

• Proven performance

• Good field characters

• Good disease resistance

• Premium markets available 

Disclaimer: The information given in this document 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 can render it inaccurate. Frontier Agriculture Limited cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers' recommendations. Use pesticides safely and always read the label.

Data Sources: Data is taken from HGCA Recommended List 2007® a full data set can found at www.hgca.com