Granny wheat is considered a popular plant. This crop is capable of producing a good harvest of high quality. The grains of this plant have excellent baking characteristics. Additional advantages of this variety include compact size and excellent alignment. In order for the growing of a plant to be successful, it is important to carry out planting work correctly and provide it with quality care.
Description and characteristics of the variety
This spring wheat is characterized by erect or semi-erect bushes. It is characterized by medium size.There is a very strong waxy coating on the sheath of the flag node and on the upper internode of the culm.
The plant is characterized by a spindle-shaped spike of white color. It has a medium density. The tooth is slightly curved and of medium length. The weight of 1000 seeds is 31-47 grams. The average crop yield is 33.4 centners per hectare.
Advantages and disadvantages
This variety has the following advantages:
- high yield;
- high-quality grains with excellent baking characteristics;
- early period of maturation;
- strong flag leaf;
- resistance to lodging;
- resistance to powdery mildew and yellow rust.
At the same time, the plant also has a number of disadvantages:
- weak initial stage - in the first 2 weeks, wheat is highly vulnerable, and this largely concerns the roots and productive tillering;
- susceptibility to weeds;
- demanding care - in order to get a good and high-quality harvest, it is important to monitor soil moisture and fertilization.
How to grow Granni wheat
It is recommended to plant seeds of this variety in March-April. The seeding rate is 180-210 kilograms per 1 hectare. The growing season of the plant takes 84-87 days.
In order for the cultivation of a crop to be successful, it is important to pay attention to its predecessors. Suitable options would be winter wheat, rapeseed, and legumes. It is also permissible to plant wheat after perennial grasses.
If barley previously grew on the field, it is recommended to choose a different place for planting wheat. If this recommendation is violated, there is a high probability of a decrease in yield and a minimum amount of gluten in the grains. Replanting spring wheat should also be avoided.This doubles the risk of developing root rot.
It is best to plant wheat in a narrow-row or cross-row manner. At the same time, the planting depth is influenced by the amount of precipitation characteristic of a particular region.
Rules of care
Immediately after sowing Granni spring wheat, it is recommended to roll the soil. This procedure is especially relevant in arid regions. The procedure should be performed with rollers of different designs, which help to level the field surface and deal with formed lumps. If a crust appears on the ground after precipitation, it needs to be harrowed.
The combination of these measures helps the plant break through the soil. At the same time, they provide reliable protection from the influence of unfavorable climatic factors.
In order for wheat to grow and develop normally, and also to produce a good harvest, it is necessary to combat weeds in a timely manner. The most effective direction is the use of herbicides. It is important to choose the right drug, taking into account the type of weed:
- “Hurricane” and “Roundan” are means of general action. They are considered universal.
- “Attribute” – helps to cope with wheatgrass and dioecious weeds.
- 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic and 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acids are used to destroy annual dicotyledonous grass.
Protection from diseases and pests
Wheat of this variety is susceptible to leaf rust. She also often suffers from dusty and hard smut. For the prevention and treatment of these diseases, it is recommended to use such products as “Bravo”, “Prozaro”, “Tilt”, “Folikur”.
Harvest and storage
It is recommended to harvest the crop in the week that occurs after the biological maturity of the crops. This moment occurs in the summer. Harvesting is required in dry and sunny weather. Rainfall during the threshing period can harm the plant and cause the development of pathologies.
The harvest cannot be delayed. This leads to damage to the crop by putrefactive infections. There is also a risk of grain shedding and stems lodging. This not only complicates harvesting, but also significantly reduces the yield.
The following methods are used to harvest Granni wheat:
- The separate method is considered the most effective. It is most often used in fields with a lot of weeds. This option is also suitable for areas with uneven ripening of cereals and for fields where perennial grasses previously grew.
- Shaft mowing is carried out if the wheat moisture content is 30-35%. 3-5 days after mowing into shafts and reducing the humidity to 17-18%, you can harvest the crop with a combine.
- Direct combining method - used in unstable weather. Harvesters are used to mow and thresh crops. After this, the finished straw is collected into piles. The advantage of this method is minimal loss of grains, and the disadvantage is high contamination.
After harvesting, the grains are sent to dryers and elevators, and straw is collected at the site. After harvesting is completed, autumn tillage of the arable land is carried out. This is done to a depth of 10-15 centimeters.
