KWS Flute

The above video was recorded on July 10, 2025 and the information below was updated on July 24, 2026.

BREEDER: KWS UK Ltd
PEDIGREE: Shabras x Elicit
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2025)

MARKET OPTIONS: UKFM Group 3, UK Biscuit, Cake Making, Distilling (Medium), [Export]

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2025 %: England & Wales: 0.0. Scotland: 4.1.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2026 %: England & Wales: 0.1. Scotland: 6.0.

AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (UK): 105
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 108
AHDB RL 2026 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 81

POSITIVES

• Excellent northern yield making it the top performing Group 3 variety for the north (108) 
• Performs well across all soil types and rotational positions
• Short and stiff strawed
• Very good specific weight (78kg/hl)
• Well suited to early sowing

NEGATIVES

• Poor mildew and brown rust resistance
• Lower Hagberg than other comparable varieties