Nyger field just prior to bloom 
 
    This nyger field has finished blooming  
 
A swathed nyger field seeded in 7 inch rows   
 
 
    Breeding nursery seeded July 28, picture
    taken Oct.1  Rows 36 inches, note winter
    annual weeds. 
                      

 
 Nyger field seeded July15, 2005 in Illinois. Picture taken  Oct 26,
6 days after frost.  Row 7 inches apart.  Plant height 25-30 inches.
120 heads per sq.ft.  10-14 seeds per head. 450 pounds/acre.  Potential is 25-30 seeds per head. 
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