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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