AC Metcalfe -Two-Row Malt Barley

Adapted to the climate and soil conditions of western Canada, this two-row spring malting barley has high yields, outstanding agronomic features, moderate disease resistance, excellent malting quality, and a long-term malting check.

Features

Excellent malting quality

Large, plump kernels

Higher malt extract than Harrington

Better hull adherence than Harrington

Established domestic and export market demand

Agronomic Features

Broadly adapted

Higher yield than Harrington

Height and lodging resistance similar to Manley

3 days earlier maturing than Manley

1 day later maturing than Harrington

Improved smut and net blotch resistance

Moderate fusarium resistance