Strengths:
• “Recommended” status from the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre
• #1 malting barley variety in acres and selection
Malting Features:
• Excellent malting quality
• Large, plump kernels
• Higher malt extract than Harrington
• Better hull adherence than Harrington
• Established domestic and export market demand
Agronomic Features:
• Broadly adapted
• Higher yield than Harrington
• Height and lodging resistance similar to Manley
• 3 days earlier maturing than Manley
• 1 day later maturing than Harrington
• Improved smut and net blotch resistance