Growth stage pictures of Merit 2-row Barley and Whitebird Soft White Spring Wheat for the week of 4/26/99.

This week the plants are at approximately the 2 leaf stage. See previous week's
description for planting info.
Growing degree days for week of 4/19 - 4/25 = 130.5
Accumulated growing degree days (emergence to 2 leaf stage) = 177

Merit 2-row Barley

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Merit: 2-row spring barley.  Picture taken 4/26/99 at the 2 leaf stage.   Zadoks scale: 12, Feekes scale: 1, Haun scale: 2.3.

Note:  Merit is starting to develop its 3rd leaf whereas Whitebird (see below) has not finished developing its 2nd leaf.

Whitebird Soft White Spring Wheat

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Whitebird: soft white spring wheat. Picture taken 4/26/99 at the 2 leaf stage.  Zadoks scale: 12, Feekes scale: 1, Haun scale: 1.8.

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