High Quality Established Variety
Gerald's consistent yields, good field characteristics and top quality combine to ensure it remains a popular variety choice for growers, although it is now being superseded.
As with other quality oats from IBERS, Gerald gives low screening losses and has a high kernel content. It is well accepted by the oat millers.
UK Yields | |
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Treated Yield (%C, 9.1 t/ha) | 95 |
Grain Quality | |
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Kernel content % | 70.5 |
Specific Weight (kg/hl) | 52.8 |
Screenings (<2.0mm) | 4.3 |
Kernel colour | white |
Agronomics | |
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Resistance to lodging | 6 |
Straw length (cm) | 125 |
Ripening (days +/- Mascani) | +1 |
Disease Resistance | |
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Mildew | 4 |
Crown rust | 5 |
Source: AHDB RL 2024/25
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