CDC Fraser is a high yielding strong strawed two-row malting barley with large plump kernels, lower grain protein and excellent lodging resistance. This variety performs well in the brewhouse and has a good disease package. Registered in 2016 by Dr. A. Beattie, University of Saskatchewan, Crop Development Centre and is sold by SeCan.

Characteristics

• Moderate grain protein content 
• High extract yield 
• High enzyme levels 
• Low beta-glucan content 
• High FAN levels 
• Very high grain yield 
• Good disease resistance 
• High brewhouse efficiency

Agronomic Traits

• Yields 14% higher than AC Metcalfe, 8% higher than CDC Copeland 
• Moderate grain protein, similar to CDC Copeland 
• Shorter and stronger straw and good resistance to lodging 
• High kernel weight and plumpness 
•  Good resistance to spot blotch and spot-form net blotch 
• Maturity date similar to CDC Copeland

If you are interested in growing this variety, please contact SeCan or visit https://www.seedlocator.net