Agronomic information
Volume hybrid winter barley is straightforward to grow.
Growth habit
Early spring: Medium-prostrate
Tillering ability: High
Maturity: Early
Drilling dates
Suitability for early drilling: Good
Suitability for late drilling (Scotland, end of October - England, end of November): Good
Optimum drilling date: Last 2 weeks of September
Recommended sowing rates
Hybrid barley, as with other hybrid crops, is drilled at a lower seed rate to maximise the potential of hybrid vigour, yield and grain quality.
The chart above should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the
seed rate.
Nitrogen application
Trials have shown that an early application of nitrogen will increase yield levels. Volume will need the same total dose of nitrogen as a conventional feed barley.
In normal situations application of the total dose is recommended as follows:
• 30% Middle to end of February (GS25)
• 50% middle to end of March (GS30)
• 20% middle to end of April (GS32)
These figures are 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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