Champion

The above video was recorded on June 28, 2022 and the information below was updated on June 12, 2024.

BREEDER: DSV Seeds
PEDIGREE: Reflection x DSV 20122
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2022)

MARKET OPTIONS: Hard Group 4, Feed

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2024 %: England & Wales: 10.5. Scotland: 2.5.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2025 %: England & Wales: 6.7. Scotland: 0.2.

AHDB RL 2025 TREATED YIELD (UK): 107
AHDB RL 2025 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 105
AHDB RL 2025 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 86

POSITIVES

• Highest Septoria tritici resistance on RL (7.6)
• Very high treated (107%) and untreated yields (86%)
• Exceptional performance as both first & second wheat 
• Excellent performance on both light, and especially heavier land
• Early to mature (0)

NEGATIVES

• Not suitable for early drilling due to very vigorous growth habit 
• Relatively tall with average straw strength but responds well to PGR
• Poor brown rust & eyespot resistance
• Low specific weight (75.6kg/hl) so consideration needed around positioning on farm