Yankee
Early grain sorghum with red bronze grain.
Yankee
Description
Description
| Yankee | |
|---|---|
| Ripeness | EARLY, 90 – 100 days |
| Height | 90 – 95 cm |
| Type of panicle | Semi Open |
| Grain color | Red bronze |
| Dry matter protein | up to 15% |
| Dry matter starch | up to 47% |
| Tannin content | without tannin |
Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.
Characteristics
Characteristics
| Yankee | 1 – POOR // 9 – EXCELLENT |
|---|---|
| Cold tolerance at early stage | 6 |
| Drought tolerance before flowering | 8 |
| Drought tolerance after flowering | 8 |
| Lodging Resistance | 7 |
| Yield Potential | 8 |
Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.
Disease & Insect Tolerance
Disease & Insect Tolerance
| Yankee | 1 – POOR // 9 – EXCELLENT |
|---|---|
| Aphid biotype C | Yes |
| Stendodiplosis panici | 5 |
| Coal rot | 6 |
| Common smut | 5 |
| Corn mosaic virus | 5 |
| Down mildew | 5 |
| Anthracnose | 7 |
| Bacteriosis | 6 |
Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products.
Planting Recommendations
Planting Recommendations
Recommended Planting norm, thous. kernels/ha
| Yankee | |
|---|---|
| North | 140 – 160 |
| Center | 120 – 140 |
| South | 100 – 120 |
Recommended Region
Recommended Region
Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.
