PER KG TRITICALE CRACKERJACK HERITAGE SEEDS 181209
Crackerjack 2 is a high performance mid/late forage type triticale, bred to provide high forage yields. It provides good early growth, excellent overall forage yield and grazing tolerance.
Best suited to rotational grazing and is an exceptional whole crop silage variety. Crackerjack 2 supersedes the original Crackerjack by Barenbrug.
Key Features
Impressive spring bulk up for very high silage yield potential
Dark green, long and broad leaves
Very good lodging resistance
Benefits of sowing Crackerjack 2
High growth in autumn-early winter
Earlier sowing option than the original Crackerjack
Excellent green leaf retention in later stages of maturity
Application
Crackerjack 2 is ideal as a winter forage crop for dairy and livestock systems. It has been developed for whole crop silage production and is well suited to grazing and hay production. Crackerjack 2 is also an excellent option for paddock preparation and reducing weed/pest burdens for subsequent pasture renovations. It is particularly suited to areas where waterlogging and/or soil Al levels limit production for other cereals. Crackerjack 2 has found to become susceptible to stripe rust and hence appropriate fungicide management my need to be implemented.
Performance
Crackerjack 2 has high growth in autumn-early winter when most other triticale varieties tend to produce less, and continues to grow well for the spring bulk-up. With excellent green leaf retention it will produce very good quality silage or hay.
Common Questions
What is Crackerjack 2 triticale used for?
Crackerjack 2 is a winter forage crop ideal for dairy and livestock systems. It's been developed for whole crop silage production and is well suited to grazing and hay production. It's also excellent for paddock preparation and reducing weed and pest burdens before pasture renovations.
What makes Crackerjack 2 different from other triticales?
Crackerjack 2 is a high performance mid/late forage type triticale with impressive spring bulk-up for very high silage yield potential. It has high growth in autumn and early winter when most other triticale varieties produce less, and it features excellent green leaf retention in later stages of maturity. It also has very good lodging resistance and can be sown earlier than the original Crackerjack variety.
What conditions is Crackerjack 2 suited to?
Crackerjack 2 is particularly well suited to areas where waterlogging and/or high soil aluminium levels limit production for other cereals. It's best suited to rotational grazing and provides good early growth with excellent overall forage yield and grazing tolerance.
Are there any disease issues I should know about?
Crackerjack 2 has been found to become susceptible to stripe rust, so appropriate fungicide management may need to be implemented. Check the product label or contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 for specific fungicide recommendations.
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.
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