Tambar 500 Barley - Six Row

Tambar 500 is a versatile, medium-maturing barley variety suitable for multiple uses, including grain production, winter grazing, and silage. It is particularly noted for its resilience and consistent performance in the Texas and Oklahoma regions.
Key characteristics

• Adaptability: Tambar 500 is known for its tolerance to salt and ability to thrive in southern climates. It has demonstrated strong performance in regions like Texas and Oklahoma.
• Forage quality: The barley holds its leaves well, which contributes to a higher quality of protein and fiber for livestock. It provides reliable, excellent grazing opportunities throughout the fall and winter.
• Grain yield: This variety offers consistent, good grain yields.
• Standability: Tambar 500 has a shorter plant height and good straw strength, which reduces the risk of lodging (the bending over of crops).Disease tolerance: It shows moderate susceptibility to net blotch and spot blotch, and moderate resistance to diseases like Barley Yellow Dwarf.Harvesting: For optimal nutritional value when used as silage, Tambar 500 should be harvested at the boot stage.

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​Suggested Growing Regions:

• Texas 
• Oklahoma
• Eastern Colorado
• Central - Western Kansas

Seeding Rates:

• Seeds per pound: 14,000 - 15,000​

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