Certified MN Pearl Oats

High-yielding white oat with superior groat percentage and excellent smut resistance.

Why Choose Certified MN Pearl Oats

MN Pearl is a high-performance, white-hulled oat variety developed through a joint breeding effort between the University of Minnesota and the University of Saskatchewan. It was officially released in 2019 and has since become a top choice for growers seeking excellent yield potential, robust disease resistance, and outstanding grain quality. With its pearly-white hull and high groat percentage, MN Pearl is particularly desirable for milling markets.

Product Specifications

• Variety Release: 2019

• Hull Type: White-hulled

• Height: Medium (comparable to Deon)

• Maturity: Late

• Groat Percentage: High

• Straw Strength: Strong

Field Performance
MN Pearl has proven itself in University of Minnesota field trials to be a late-maturing, high-yielding oat variety with strong agronomic performance. It delivers consistently high test weight and grain quality, while also maintaining sturdy straw that resists lodging.

Defensive Strength
This variety is noted for its well-rounded disease package. It offers:

• Moderate resistance to crown rust

• Excellent resistance to smut, continuing Minnesota’s legacy of varieties that do not require seed treatment for smut control

Ideal Uses

• Milling: Thanks to its pearly-white hull and high groat content

• Feed: Reliable yield and quality also make it suitable for livestock rations

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