The above video was recorded on June 30, 2021 and the information below was updated on July 6, 2021.
BREEDER: Limagrain Europe
PEDIGREE: (Cassius x NAWW 29) x KWS Santiago
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2019)
CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2020 %: England & Wales: 6.4. Scotland: 27.5.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2021 %: England & Wales: 6.0. Scotland: 37.5.
AHDB RL 2021 TREATED YIELD (UK): 105
AHDB RL 2021 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 103
AHDB RL 2021 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 81
MARKET OPTIONS: Soft Group 4, Distilling (Medium), Feed
POSITIVES
- Very high northern yield.
- Exceptional performance as both a first and second wheat.
- Very high yielding variety on both light and heavy land.
- Relatively early to mature.
- Tall but responds well to PGR.
- Good resistance to mildew and yellow rust.
- Attractive bold grains.
NEGATIVES
- Not suitable for early drilling.
- Height may require monitoring.
- Relatively poor resistance to Septoria tritici.
- Relatively low Hagberg.
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