The above video was recorded on June 18, 2024 and the information below was updated on June 12, 2024.
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 2023 %: England & Wales: 15.8. Scotland: 4.1.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2024 %: England & Wales: 11.4. Scotland: 6.9.
AHDB RL 2024 TREATED YIELD (UK): 101
AHDB RL 2024 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 99
AHDB RL 2024 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 93
POSITIVES
- Exceptionally high untreated yield (93) - still the highest on the Recommended List
- Very high Septoria tritici resistance (7.4)
- Good yellow rust and mildew resistance
- Early to mature; stiff straw
- Superb grain quality - high specific weight (79.1kg/hl) and Hagberg (283)
NEGATIVES
- Average north region treated yield
- Unsuitable for early drilling due to vigorous 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
