KWS Extase

The above video was recorded on July 4, 2023 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