KWS SERAFINO

Dual Purpose Forage & Grain

Main Features

High grain, straw & forage yields:

3% grain yield over hybrid checks
30% grain yield over traditional checks
3% taller than hybrid checks

Variety Highlights

Execellent yields
Fit for grain and forage
Strong ergot protection

KWS SERAFINO provides very high yields on all soil types across Canada. KWS SERAFINO is known by farmers for its dual-purpose attributes of high grain, straw and forage yields. Strong ergot protection from PollenPLUS_® technology makes KWS SERAFINO a great fit for all grain markets.

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Agronomy & Quality Data

	KWS SERAFINO	Average of Hybrid Varieties	Average of Traditional Varieties
Yield	100%	97%	77%
Winter Survival %	80	78	88
Height cm	88	86	103
Lodging 1-9	3.6	3.4	3.9
Testing Weight kg/hL	71.8	72.3	72.5
Ergot %	0.7	0.9	0.7

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KWS RyeGHT Seeding Practices Grain Production for Western Canada

Hybrid fall rye can be an easy crop to grow and success of growing is primarily achieved from having strong stand establishment in the fall. These practices will optimize both performance and consistency year after year, starting with the most important first.

RyeGHT Time

General seeding period for hybrid fall rye in Western Canada is from August 15 to September 25. It has consistently been shown that early seeding provides hybrid fall rye the best opportunity to achieve maximum root and tiller growth for the highest yield and quality.

RyeGHT Rate

The standard seeding rate is 1 unit/ac under normal conditions

August 15-31

Seed at 1 unit/ac into a firm seedbed to achieve 5-6” shoot growth with 6-8 tillers/plant. Under irrigation or optimal soil moisture conditions 0.8 units/ac may be used

September 1-15

Seed at 1 to 1.1 units/ac into a firm seedbed to achieve 3-5” of shoot growth with 4-5 tillers/plant. Under irrigation 0.8 units/ac may be used.

September 15-25

Seed at 1.1 to 1.2 units/ac into a firm seedbed to achieve 2-3” of shoot growth with 2-3 tillers/plant. Under irrigation 1 unit/ac may be used.

RyeGHT Depth

Always seed shallow at ¾” depth with travel speed <4.5 mph to maintain consistent seed depth. Seeding deeper or faster will result in higher seedling mortality and reduced stand. Maintain ¾” seed depth even if soil is dry and wait for rain.

RyeGHT Stand

The plant stand target is 16-18 plants/ft2. Even emergence and achieving a target stand will provide the most consistent yields and the best resistance against ergot.

RyeGHT Field Selection

Hybrid rye grows best on well drained fields, free of residual herbicides that affect rye. It is the first choice to grow on land with stubble cover. It can also be grown on land without stubble provided it is seeded early, maximizes shoot growth, and tillers per plant. Areas prone to wind erosion should be seeded at a higher rate.

RyeGHT Trash Management

It is important to spread previous crop straw and chaff evenly and as close to the full width of the header as possible. Harrowing can be beneficial; however, it can also dislodge residual plants from the previous crop causing residue piles and seed placement issues. Use higher seeding rates when seed bed issues exist.