KWS Extase

The above video was recorded on July 4, 2023 and the information below was updated on June 9, 2023.

BREEDER: KWS UK Ltd
PEDIGREE: Boisseau x Solheio
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2019)

MARKET OPTIONS: UKFM Group 2, UK Bread Making, Export

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2022 %: England & Wales: 15.3. Scotland: 5.4.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2023 %: England & Wales: 11.8. Scotland: 5.6.

AHDB RL 2023 TREATED YIELD (UK): 102
AHDB RL 2023 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 100
AHDB RL 2023 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 97

POSITIVES

• Exceptionally high untreated yield (97) - still the highest on the Recommended List
• Performs best on lighter soils
• Very high Septoria tritici resistance (7.8)
• Good yellow rust and mildew resistance
• Early to mature; stiff straw
• Superb grain quality - high specific weight and Hagberg

NEGATIVES

• Average north region treated yield
• Not suitable for early drilling due to rapid growth habit
• May be a risk with sterility in some areas and situations - not suitable for exposed sites or the northern half of Scotland 
• Tall variety, though responds well to PGR
• Susceptible to orange wheat blossom midge and eyespot