To obtain a harvest of a sought-after grain crop, farmers and mass agricultural producers need to choose the right varieties. Nowadays, a lot of wheat of imported and domestic selection is used in circulation. Each variety has its own advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account when selecting. Using the description of Torridon spring wheat, a professional will immediately understand whether this variety is suitable for his needs and growing conditions.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Torridon was obtained by crossing varieties (SRVT W 100 x Belvoir) x Tybalt, the originator is KWS UK LTD from the UK. Belongs to the Lutescens variety.
The height of Torridon is 58-67 centimeters, the bush is semi-erect, with a high tillering intensity and grain content per ear. It is mid-season, the maximum yield is 66.6 centners per hectare.
The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Ivanovo, Tula and Tambov regions, and is included in the State Register for the Central, Central Black Earth and Western Siberian regions.
Pros and cons of Torridon wheat
The Torridon variety has the following positive qualities:
- High yield and excellent grain quality.
- Uniform ripening.
- Resistance to lodging.
- Resistance to major types of fungal diseases.
- Manufacturability of the variety.
The disadvantages of Torridon include average drought resistance.
Planting and care
The sowing time for Torridon is selected based on the growing region. Grain is sown in prepared and treated soil to a depth of 3-5 centimeters, the seeding rate is from 4.5 to 6 million grains per hectare.
The growing season ranges from 77 to 87 days. The weight of a thousand ripe grains reaches 32-40 grams.
Plant protection
Torridon is moderately resistant to powdery mildew; in the field it is slightly affected by root rot and moderate brown rust.The variety is also resistant to lodging and resists drought quite well. Torridon is resistant to septoria and moderately resistant to fusarium head blight. Pests for this variety are the same as for any other spring wheat. This is a wireworm - the larva of a click beetle, a Swedish fly, a harmful turtle.
Harvest and storage
Proper harvesting of wheat will prevent you from losing part of the harvest, and proper storage will save the already harvested grain. The best time to harvest spring wheat is considered to be 10-12 days after the grain has fully ripened. At this moment it reaches maturity, has no more than 20% humidity, and the green mass dries and acquires a golden hue.
When harvested at the stage of wax ripeness, the grain will weigh more due to moisture, but it will need to be dried additionally. This entails additional expenses. Undried grain will become moldy and die. If you are late, the wheat may fall, and this will lead to partial loss of the harvest.
Two methods can be used to harvest Torridon spring wheat:
- Direct combining. It is used to harvest ripened wheat in one stage. Special combines are used that perform several operations: mowing, threshing and cleaning the remains of straw and shells. The harvested wheat is sent to the granary.
- Separate collection.It is used if there are a lot of weeds on the field or the wheat is unevenly ripened. To do this, the crop is mowed, forming windrows in which the grain is left to ripen. Drying lasts from 3 to 5 days, after which the wheat is harvested.
Equally important for the safety and quality of the crop is proper storage. Before harvesting Torridon wheat, granaries are treated for disinfection, and the grain itself is dried to a moisture content of no more than 10-12%. To preserve the product, it is important to observe humidity levels, temperature levels and air exchange.
Torridon wheat is characterized by uniform grain ripening, therefore, if the rules of collection and storage are followed, it is possible to keep the crop in ideal condition and in maximum quantity.
