Winter wheat
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