Triticum aestivum x Secale cereal* ('QuickGuard' Sterile Triticale)
An annual with over 90% cytoplasmic sterility, developed from crossing wheat with rye. Use as a soil stabilizer and cover crop. Germinates and establishes rapidly but plants do not persist or reseed in successive years. Ideally suited for cost effective erosion control and temporary cover, especially when seeding as a nurse-crop in tandem with slower-to-establish perennial species. QuickGuard Sterile Triticale does not produce a viable seed unless it is exposed to pollen from other non-sterile triticales. Excellent option where short-term cover is desired.

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Poaceae
Duration: Annual
Growth Habit: Graminoid
Native Status: Introduced
Growth Form: Grass
Mature Height: 25 in.
Annual Precipitation: ≥6 in.
Drought Tolerance: High
Shade Tolerance: Low
Elevation:
Fire Resistance: None
Fire Tolerance: None
Nitrogen fixation: None
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: Yes
Salinity Tolerance: Yes
CaCO3 Tolerance: Yes
pH Range: 4.5-8.3
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 13,000
Seeding Rate: 8-15 PLS lbs/acre
Season: Spring/Fall
Days to Germination: 3-7