Agronomic information
Propino is similar in height to Concerto and combines good lodging resistance with very good brackling resistance. It is an early maturing variety.
Growth habit
Early spring: Semi prostrate
Tillering ability: Medium-High
Maturity: Early
Drilling dates
Suitability for early drilling: Good
Suitability for late drilling (April): Good
Optimum drilling date: March to early April (Scotland). Mid-February to Mid-March (England).
Recommended sowing rates
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.
Nitrogen application
Grain nitrogen levels in Propino are typically between those of Optic and NFC Tipple. Ensure you have checked the levels with your contract and end market. Syngenta Nitrogen input trials have shown the following effects:
In most situations, applying 25% of the total dose when tramlines become visible and the remaining 75% at GS15 will maintain yield potential whilst producing a desirable grain protein.
In most situations the recommended amount of N for Propino would be 120-150 kg/ha, applied by GS15.
This advice is for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.
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