Ray Wheat
Description
Ray (Triticum aestivum) is a hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and available in fall of 2018. Ray is a late maturing, tall, awnless line developed for forage production. It was developed by crossing Willow Creek Wheat and Yellowstone Wheat.
Compared to Willow Creek wheat, Ray (Triticum aestivum) has similar forage yield and forage quality but superior seed yield. Compared to conventional bread wheats; Ray has average to above average yield; below average test weight; and average protein count.
Ray is resistant to stripe rust and susceptible to stem rust. Ray has low PPO and average milling/baking characteristics.
Average plant height: 35 inches
Additional information
| Common Name: | Ray Hard Red Winter Wheat |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Triticum aestivum var. ray |
| Growth Height | 2-5 feet |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| Native or Introduced: | Introduced |
| Plant Type: | Grain |
| Growth Season: | Winter |
| Seeds per lb: | 10,000 |
| Max Sowing Depth: | 1 Inch |
| Planting Rate: | 100-140 lbs per acre |
| Best Time to Sow: | Fall |
| Sun & Shade Tolerance: | Full Sun |
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