KWS Zealum

The above video was recorded on July 4, 2023 and the information below was updated on July 24, 2026.

BREEDER: KWS UK Ltd
PEDIGREE: KWS Basset x Reflection
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2023)

MARKET OPTIONS: Soft Group 4, Distilling (Medium)

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2025 %: England & Wales: 0.3. Scotland: 9.8.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2026 %: England & Wales: 0.3. Scotland: 9.5.

AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (UK): 102
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 103
AHDB RL 2026 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 81

POSITIVES

• Performed well against yellow rust in 2025 and is now one of the highest rated on the RL (8)
• Particularly well suited to early sowing
• Performs best on heavy land and a good option as a second wheat   

NEGATIVES

• +2 for maturity 
• Average untreated yield (81)
• Moderately susceptible to brown rust