Bourke R2X
2400 HU
IDC
Bourke has a 1.8 or “Semi Tolerant” rating.
PRR
Bourke R2X has the Rps1k gene for Phythophthora resistance.
It shows great field tolerance too!
HEIGHT
Bourke R2X has a medium/tall height.
WIDTH
In Altona this year Bourke filled in 30” rows, but it would not be considered a big bushy variety.
MATURITY
Bourke R2X is a couple days later than Mahony R2 and Young R2X.
Young R2X
2275 HU
IDC
Young R2X has a 1.7 or ‘Tolerant’ rating.
PRR
Young R2X has the Rps1c gene for Phytophthora resistance.
It is a good idea to rotate the resistance genes through fields to avoid resistant populations building up.
HEIGHT
Young R2X is a vigorous, tall seedling, and matures nice and tall for easy harvesting.
WIDTH
Young R2X is a big plant that will cover the ground.
MATURITY
Young R2X is 2275 HU which is earlier than
Mahony R2 and Bourke R2X.
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Ian Dyer