KWS Extase

The above video was recorded on June 18, 2024 and the information below was updated on July 24, 2026.

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 2025 %: England & Wales: 6.5. Scotland: 2.1.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2026 %: England & Wales: 3.6. Scotland: 2.1.

AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (UK): 102
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 102
AHDB RL 2026 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 90

POSITIVES

• Continues to have one of the highest untreated yields on the RL
• Above average Septoria resistance (6.5)
• Good combined yellow rust and mildew resistance 
• Early to mature with stiff straw and very good autumn vigour
• Superb grain quality - high specific weight (79.1kg/hl) and Hagberg (293) 

NEGATIVES

• Northern yield becoming outclassed
• 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