Diamondback is a 6 row spring feed barley developed by WestBred. It was bred and selected for high yield, test weight, and resistance to lodging. Area of Adaptation: Diamondback has shown adaptation to the irrigated acres of central Arizona. Plant Description:
Kind | 6-Row |
Seasonal Growth Habit | Spring |
Plant Height (cm) | 74 |
Coleoptile Color | Green |
Juvenile Growth Habit | Prostrate |
Plant Tillering | Intermediate |
Leaf Color at Boot | Blue-Green |
Flag Leaf at Boot | Erect, not-twisted, no waxy bloom |
Pubescence on Leaf Blade | No |
Pubescence on Leaf Sheath | No |
Auricle Color | White |
Heading Date | 87 days |
Stem Color | White |
Neck Shape | Straight |
Collar Shape | Closed |
Spike Exsertion | Intermediate |
Spike Shape | Strap |
Spike Density | Dense |
Spike Position at Maturity | Erect |
Hairiness of Rachis Edge | Covered |
Rachilla Hair Length | Long |
Lemma Awns | Straight |
Length of Lemma Awns | Long |
Lemma Awn Surface | Rough |
Glume Hairiness | Covered |
Glume Awn Surface | Rough |
Glume/Lemma Adherence | Covered |
Texture (if covered) | Semi-Wrinkled |
Aleurone Color | Colorless |
Avg 1,000 Kernel Wt (gr) | 44 |