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TRITICALE RESEARCH
For the last fifteen years Warner, along with numerous university
research studies from Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, and Kansas have shown
that triticale has a 25 percent higher forage yield than wheat.
With the vast number of years in research, Warner is proud to offer
our unique blends that we call TRIT® . They provide a much longer
lasting pasture as well as higher quality hay and silage.
TRIT® ADVANTAGES = MORE PROFIT
Grazing
• TRIT® has an increased stocking rate of 20 percent over wheat.
(Warner Seeds Inc. Research)
• TRIT® allows for earlier fall grazing to later spring graze
out. (Warner Seeds Inc. Research)
Hay
• Triticale has 25 to 35 percent higher hay yields than wheat.
(Kansas and New Mexico State Universities)
• TRIT® research shows a 14 percent advantage in TDN/ac over
wheat. (Warner Seeds Inc. Research)
• Dairy Cows fed triticale were similar to cows fed alfalfa
in milk production, milk composition, and dry matter intake. (University
of Minnesota)
Silage
• Research in dairy cow feeding, shows triticale has a $45.00/ton
advantage of dry matter fed in milk production over corn silage.
(Ohio State University)
• TRIT® silage shows a 19 percent increase in tonnage/ac over
wheat. (Warner Seeds Inc. Research)
SEEDBED PREPARATION
Preparing a seedbed for triticale is similar to that of wheat or
oats. A planting depth of one inch is recommended for best results.
The use of press wheels on the drill is encouraged for better seed-to-soil
contact, resulting in quicker and more uniform emergence.
PLANTING DATE
Triticale planted as forage has similar planting dates as wheat
for forage. Like wheat, to maximize fall forage production, triticale
should be planted 3 to 5 weeks earlier than wheat-for-grain planting
dates. If planted too early, excessive fall growth could occur.
Proper grazing and or haying techniques are most important for early-planted
triticale.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Fertilize triticale approximately the same as wheat. It is as efficient
as wheat in response to fertilizer. Since triticale produces more
forage than wheat, higher fertilizer rates are recommended. An additional
20 - 30 units/ac of P and K are recommended. Nitrogen should be
applied 1/3 fall and 2/3 spring using a minimum of 100 units/ac
of actual N for best forage production and highest protein levels.
PLANTING RATE
Dryland should be planted at 40-50lbs and irrigated rates should
be around 90-100lbs per acre. Set grain drill 10-20 percent greater
than for wheat as the seed is bigger and lighter in weight.
VARIETIES (click product for more information)
TRIT® I - TRIT® II - TRIT® III - TRIT® IV- TRIT® PLUS - TRIT®
W55
TRIT® I
• Proven leader in triticale blends.
• Unique blend of three different maturities of triticale
that maximizes fall, winter, and spring growth.
• Best performance north of I-20 or in areas with similar
growing conditions
TRIT® II
• Blend of three varieties designed for high forage yields
with later planting dates for the High Plains, central and south
Texas.
• Well adapted for areas south of I-20 or similar climates.
TRIT® Plus
• Blend of forage type beardless (Awnletted) triticale, beardless
wheat, and oats.
• Excellent for aggressive grazing practices.
TRIT® W55
• Blend of beardless triticale (Awnletted) and beardless wheat.
OTHER PRODUCTS
• Walken Oats
• Barley
• Beardless Wheat, Walken Oats, Barley and numerous popular
wheat varieties.
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