Merlin Max is a true awnless (beardless), high-performing facultative triticale. This product can be spring planted across the northern US or fall planted in CA and the southern US. Adapted or the pacific northwest can be used as a winter triticale depending upon location. Great for silage and hay.
Merlin Max is a TM of Northern Agri Brands, LLC.
MERLIN MAX™ TRITICALE
(Xtritosecale)
Merlin Max™ Triticale Tech Sheet
Merlin Max™ Triticale Tech Sheet
Merlin Max PDF Plant Brochure
Prepared By: TriCal Syngenta, Progene Plant Research
Beards, Dwarf Beards and Awnlettes
Making Sense of Grain Beards
What is the difference between “bearded” and “dwarf beard” and “beardless” varieties? How do I choose the one best for me?
The table below will help you visualize the different characteristics of each variety, if they have beards (or not) and why it matters. See our BEARDED GRAINS blog post for additional information.
| Species | Variety | Planting Season | Beard Expression | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oat | Otana | Spring | Beardless | Oats do not have a beard |
| Oat | Monida | Spring | Beardless | Oats do not have a beard |
| Oat | Intimidator | Spring | Beardless | Oats do not have a beard |
| Oat | Monico | Spring | Beardless | Oats do not have a beard |
| Oat | Magnum | Spring | Beardless | Oats do not have a beard |
| Oat | Everleaf™ 126 Oat | Spring | Beardless | Oats do not have a beard |
| Barley | Vaquero | Spring | Beardless | May express a beard up to 4/10,000 plants (.04%) |
| Barley | Sunstar Double | Spring | Bearded | Bearded forage barley |
| Barley | Claymore | Spring | Bearded | Bearded forage barley |
| Barley | Haymaker | Spring | Beardless | Forage barley |
| Barley | Lavina | Spring | Beardless | Forage barley |
| Barley | Goldeneye | Spring | Bearded | Grain barley |
| Barley | Sunstar Pride | Fall | Bearded | Fall forage barley |
| Barley | Valor | Fall | Beardless | Fall forage barley |
| Barley | Baldwin | Fall | Awnletted | Beard expression if planted after October 15 |
| Triticale | Merlin Max™ | Facultative | Beardless | Forage triticale |
| Triticale | Gunner™ | Facultative | Beardless | Forage triticale |
| Triticale | 131 | Fall | Beardless | Forage triticale |
| Triticale | 141 | Spring | Awnletted | 141 was used facultatively at high elevations |
| Triticale | Luoma | Fall | Awnletted | Forage triticale |
| Triticale | Flex 719™ | Facultative | Awnletted | Forage triticale |
| Triticale | FX 1001 | Fall | Nearly Beardless | FX 1001 may have up to 3% beard expression |
| Triticale | Motley™ | Facultative | Nearly Beardless | Forage triticale |
| Wheat | Jefferson | Spring | Bearded | Hard red grain wheat for milling |
| Wheat | Twin | Spring | Beardless | Soft white forage wheat |
| Wheat | Brundage | Fall | Beardless | Soft white forage wheat |
| Wheat | Ray | Fall | Beardless | Hard Red forage or milling wheat |
| Wheat | Willow Creek | Fall | Beardless | Hard Red forage or milling wheat |
| Rye | Rymin or VNS | Facultative | Bearded | Cereal forage rye |
| Peas | Austrian Winter Peas | Facultative | Beardless | Peas do not have a beard |
| Grain Mixture | Fall Forage Blend | Fall | Beardless | May contain awnletted varieties |
| Grain Mixture | Prosper 3 Grain Forage Mixture | Spring | Beardless | Forage mixture |
| Grain Mixture | Prosper Plus with Peas | Spring | Beardless | Prosper with forage peas added |
Helpful Links
Additional information about this product can be found on the academic websites linked below.
Synonyms
Many plants have more than one common and scientific name. We've listed a few of them below.
- Merlin Max
- Triticosecale
Who is Great Basin Seed?
Great Basin Seed is a seed company that specializes in seed sales and consultation for home, ranch, farm, range and reclamation. We have been a leader in the seed industry since 1974.
Our History
We've been in the seed business since 1974.
What We Offer
We offer seed for home, farm, ranch, range and reclamation projects.
Meet the Gang
We have the best employees in the world! We are proud of the work they do, and trust them to serve you!
Right: Company founder Lloyd and his wife Paula Stevens in a wildflower seed production field circa 1977
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