Kivari AX
Hard Red
Released in 2020, Kivari AX is a medium early addition to the Plainsgold lineup of grassy weed fighting varieties. Kivari AX offers improved grain yield with very good spring frost tolerance and excellent drought and heat tolerance. It has good test weight, very good tolerance to aluminum toxicity and lower pH soils. Fall to Spring biomass production is good for those wanting to graze and harvest for grain production. Timing of first hollow stem is earlier than similar varieties, manage cows and nutrition accordingly if grain harvest is desired. Straw strength is fair in higher rainfall zones, if yields are expected above 80 bushels, utilize a plant grown regulator to keep upright. “PVP protected, SINGLE SEASON USE, no saved seed allowed. Stewardship Agreement Required.”
Characteristics
- Maturity: Medium-Early
- Height: Medium
- Coleptile Length: Medium
Yield
Drought Tolerance
Milling Quality
Baking Quality
Straw Strength
Test Weight
Protein
Rating Scale
- Poor
- Fair
- Good
- Very Good
- Excellent
Pest & Disease Profile
Wheat Streak Mosaic
Stripe Rust
Leaf Rust
Rating Scale
- Poor
- Fair
- Good
- Very Good
- Excellent
Management Notes
- Feral Rye: 20 gpa water with up to 30% UAN | 12 oz/acre Aggressor AX | 1% MSO or COC
- Cheatgrass: 15-20 gpa water with up to 30% UAN | 10-12 oz/acre Aggressor AX | 0.5% NIS Fall or 1% MSO Spring
- Jointed Goatgrass: 20 gal water,1% COC/vol, 12oz/ac Aggressor AX