{"product_id":"triticale-fridge-winter-forage-50","title":"Triticale - Fridge (winter forage)- 50#","description":"\u003cdl class=\"product-details__key-features grid gap-12 mb-32\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"text-capitalize\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWE DO NOT SHIP 50 LB. BAGS OF FEED OR SEED!!!! AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICKUP OR DELIVERY ONLY FROM OUR COLLINS OR STILSON, GA LOCATIONS! CALL FOR AVAILABILITY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Triticale is a hybrid cereal grain derived from crossing wheat (\u003cem\u003eTriticum\u003c\/em\u003e) and rye (\u003cem\u003eSecale\u003c\/em\u003e). It combines the high yield and grain quality of wheat with the hardiness and stress tolerance of rye. It is widely used as a forage crop, cover crop, and wildlife food source, providing high nutritional value for deer, turkeys, and other wildlife species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics of Winter Triticale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall planting (late September to early November in most regions) to allow for establishment before winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 to 1.5 inches for optimal germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Rates\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90-120 lbs per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60-90 lbs per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90-120 days in spring, depending on variety and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-5 feet tall, depending on variety and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to high; more drought-tolerant than wheat but less than rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturated Soil Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate; can tolerate short periods of wet soil but may suffer in prolonged waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow; prefers full sun for optimal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen (N)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 50-100 lbs per acre at planting, with an additional 30-50 lbs per acre in early spring for forage or grain production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply based on soil test recommendations. 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