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and top quality combine to ensure it remains a popular variety choice for growers, although it is now being superseded.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 | |
|---|---|
| Treated Yield (%C, 9.1 t/ha) | 95 |
| Grain Quality | |
|---|---|
| Kernel content % | 70.5 |
| Specific Weight (kg/hl) | 52.8 |
| Screenings (<2.0mm) | 4.3 |
| Kernel colour | white |
| Agronomics | |
|---|---|
| Resistance to lodging | 6 |
| Straw length (cm) | 125 |
| Ripening (days +/- Mascani) | +1 |
| Disease Resistance | |
|---|---|
| Mildew | 4 |
| Crown rust | 5 |
Source: AHDB RL 2024/25
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