Over the last three years testing, Moravian 14 has yielded equal to or slightly better than Galena. Moravian 14 is a short stature barley that heads very early providing some escape from mid to late season Russian Wheat Aphid infestations. Yield Moravian 14 has produced grain yields equal to or exceeding Galena and has out-performed Moravian III in replicated trials.
Outstanding yields are possible under high fertility and irrigation.
Much improved lodging resistance similar to Galena. Plump grain percentage is somewhat lower than Galena and lower than Moravian III, due mainly to Moravian 14's small round seed size. Two days earlier heading than Moravian III, seven to eight days earlier than Galena. Is early enough to often escape Russian Wheat Aphid damage.