LG Beowulf

The above video was recorded on June 12, 2024 and the information below was updated on May 19, 2025.

BREEDER: Limagrain Europe
PEDIGREE: Costello x Gleam 
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2024)

MARKET OPTIONS: Hard Group 4, Feed 

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2024 %: England & Wales: 10.9. Scotland: 3.4.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2025 %: England & Wales: 12.5. Scotland: 3.8.

AHDB RL 2025 TREATED YIELD (UK): 106
AHDB RL 2025 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): [107]
AHDB RL 2025 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 85

POSITIVES

• Very good combined Northern yield (107%) and untreated yield (85%)
• Very stiff straw
• Good grain quality with a high specific weight (78.3kg/hl)
• Looks to offer flexibility at sowing can be sown early or late and suits different soil types

NEGATIVES

• Slightly later maturing (+2)
• Average mildew (6) and brown rust resistance (5)