Lodging resistance is equal to GA Andy and superior to GA Stuckey. Therefore, Morey may have an advantage in late planted, high yield environments. Class of Seeds Reg. Larry Lassiter, Rt. Saluda is awnletted with very short tip awns, is white chaffed, medium short in height and midseasoned in maturity.
Spikes are short and compact and tend generally to have three seed per spikelet.
Saluda tends to tiller profusely and is inclined to lodge under conditions of high fertility. Milling quality is good and baking quality is fair. Saluda is susceptible to powdery mildew and tolerant to some races of leaf rust. It is moderately susceptible to spindle streak virus, and is susceptible to stem rust. It is resistant to prevalent races of Hessian fly.