Barenbrug Wizard Forage Oats Seed - Per Kg
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Wizard forage oat is a release from the forage development partnership between the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Barenbrug.
Wizard has an erect early growth habit, medium plant height, high tillering and fine leaves and stems. Speed to initial grazing is quick, similar to Genie.
With normal planting time (March – April), Wizard has medium plant maturity being 5-7 days earlier to anthesis than Genie. Stem and leaf thickness of Wizard is slightly finer than Genie. It also tends to be higher in tillering and have better recovery from cutting and grazing.
Wizard is susceptible to a new pathotype of leaf rust. If this strain is not present, Wizard will appear resistant.
Key features:
- Yield 9% over Genie and 15% over Drover and Taipan.
- Good early growth similar to Genie and better than Aladdin.
- Excellent recovery from grazing and cutting.
- Currently resistant to most Australian pathotypes of leaf rust.
- Medium maturity.
Key benefits:
- More feed for longer periods, both early and through winter.
- Bred, trialled and selected in Queensland and northern New South Wales for performance and local adaptation.
- Fast to first graze.
Wizard is suitable for grazing, hay and silage production in all areas of central and southern Queensland, as well as northern New South Wales.
Common Questions
What is Wizard forage oat?
A forage oat from the forage development partnership between the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Barenbrug. It has an erect early growth habit, medium plant height, high tillering and fine leaves and stems.
When is it planted and where is it suited?
Normal planting time is March - April. Wizard is suitable for grazing, hay and silage production in all areas of central and southern Queensland, as well as northern New South Wales.
How quickly can it be grazed and how does it recover?
Speed to initial grazing is quick, similar to Genie. It has excellent recovery from grazing and cutting.
What about leaf rust?
Wizard is currently resistant to most Australian pathotypes of leaf rust. However, it is susceptible to a new pathotype of leaf rust. If this strain is not present, Wizard will appear resistant.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.