T101 Winter-Active Forage Triticale

The "Go-To" Cereal for Early Spring Forage and Soil Protection T101 is a high-performance, New Zealand-bred forage triticale specifically selected for its aggressive winter growth and massive spring biomass. As a hybrid of wheat and rye, T101 delivers the "best of both worlds": the exceptional feed quality and grain potential of wheat, combined with the rugged winter hardiness and low-input requirements of rye.

Why Grow T101 as a Stand-Alone Crop? Unlike standard grain triticale, T101 is a dedicated forage variety. It stays vegetative longer, providing a wider window for high-quality grazing or silage. It is the ideal solution for livestock farmers looking to bridge the "hungry gap" in early spring or arable growers needing a vigorous cover crop after maize or potatoes.

Key Features & Benefits

• Massive Spring Yields: Out-yields traditional forage rye in UK trials, producing up to 5 tonnes of dry matter (DM) per hectare by mid-April.

• Extended Growing Season: Exceptional "winter-active" genetics mean it continues to build root mass and tillers even during cold British winters.

• Flexible Harvesting: * Grazing: Turn stock out from late February to mid-April.

  • Silage: Cut in late April for high-quality leafy forage.

  • Wholecrop: Leave until June for a high-starch, high-energy wholecrop harvest.

• Superior Soil Health: Vigorous, deep-reaching roots improve soil structure, reduce compaction, and scavenge residual Nitrogen to prevent leaching.

• Weed Suppression: Rapid autumn establishment creates a dense canopy that smothers pernicious weeds.

• Low Input Requirement: Thrives on marginal land and lower pH soils (down to 5.5) where wheat or barley might struggle.