Kern Seedtech Pvt. Ltd.

    Kern 959 Barley

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    Rs. 1,800.00
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    Specifications

    • Crop Type - Barley (Feed / Malt Type)
    • Variety Name – Kern 959 Barley
    • Days to Maturity – 125–130 days
    • Average Yield – 50 q / ha (5 t / ha)
    • Grain Color – Golden-brown / shiny
    • 1000 Grain Weight – 47 g
    • Protein Content – 10–13 %
    • Recommended Zone – North India & Central India
    • Special Traits – High yield, disease resistance, good malting quality

    Character

    • This variety of six-row barley is suitable for irrigated and timely sowing.
    • Its ears are green, straight and dense.
    • This variety is superior to other test varieties on the basis of higher genetic yield potential and high quality.
    • This variety has a high level of resistance to yellow rust disease and also has good resistance to other diseases and pests.
    • The grains of this variety are thick and of good grain quality.

    Agronomy

    • Sowing Season: Rabi season (October 10 – November 25)
    • Seed Rate: 100 kg / ha for line sowing
    • Spacing: Row distance – 23 cm; Plant to plant – 5 cm
    • Seed Treatment: Treat with fungicide before sowing to control seed / soil borne diseases
    • Irrigation: 3–4 irrigations — Crown-root initiation, tillering, boot, and grain filling stages
    • Fertilizer Recommendation: 60 kg N + 30 kg P₂O₅ + 20 kg K₂O per ha
    • Harvesting: Ready for harvest by mid-March to early April

    Kern 959 Barley is a high-yield, multi-disease-resistant barley variety bred for superior grain quality and adaptability.
    It delivers bold, lustrous grains with excellent malting potential, high protein, and strong tillering ability ensuring dependable performance even in challenging North and Central Indian conditions.
    Ideal for both feed and industrial use, Kern 959 stands for consistent yield and assured profitability.

    Q1. What is the maturity period of Kern 959 Barley?
    A1. Around 125–130 days from sowing to harvest.

    Q2. What is the average yield?
    A2. Approximately 50 quintals per hectare under recommended management.

    Q3. Does it have disease resistance?
    A3. Yes, it is resistant to leaf blight and stripe rust, with good lodging tolerance.

    Q4. Is Kern 959 suitable for malting?
    A4. Yes, it produces grains with high protein and good malting quality.

    Q5. What is the grain size and weight?
    A5. Bold, shiny grains with ~47 g per 1000 grains.

    Q6. Where can it be grown?
    A6. Recommended for North and Central India (barley-growing belt).

    Q7. What is the seed rate and spacing?
    A7. 100 kg seed per hectare with 23 cm row spacing.

    Q8. How many irrigations are needed?
    A8. Typically 3–4 well-timed irrigations for best yield.

    Q9. Does it perform well under rainfed conditions?
    A9. Yes, it performs well under light to moderate irrigation and semi-rainfed areas.

    Q10. Why choose Kern 959 Barley?
    A10. For its high yield, disease resistance, superior grain quality, and excellent malting value.

    Kern 959 Barley is a high-yield, multi-disease-resistant barley variety bred for superior grain quality and adaptability.
    It delivers bold, lustrous grains with excellent malting potential, high protein, and strong tillering ability ensuring dependable performance even in challenging North and Central Indian conditions.
    Ideal for both feed and industrial use, Kern 959 stands for consistent yield and assured profitability.

    Q1. What is the maturity period of Kern 959 Barley?
    A1. Around 125–130 days from sowing to harvest.

    Q2. What is the average yield?
    A2. Approximately 50 quintals per hectare under recommended management.

    Q3. Does it have disease resistance?
    A3. Yes, it is resistant to leaf blight and stripe rust, with good lodging tolerance.

    Q4. Is Kern 959 suitable for malting?
    A4. Yes, it produces grains with high protein and good malting quality.

    Q5. What is the grain size and weight?
    A5. Bold, shiny grains with ~47 g per 1000 grains.

    Q6. Where can it be grown?
    A6. Recommended for North and Central India (barley-growing belt).

    Q7. What is the seed rate and spacing?
    A7. 100 kg seed per hectare with 23 cm row spacing.

    Q8. How many irrigations are needed?
    A8. Typically 3–4 well-timed irrigations for best yield.

    Q9. Does it perform well under rainfed conditions?
    A9. Yes, it performs well under light to moderate irrigation and semi-rainfed areas.

    Q10. Why choose Kern 959 Barley?
    A10. For its high yield, disease resistance, superior grain quality, and excellent malting value.