KWS ORWELL
Still the nation’s most popular winter barley!
- Consistent yields no matter the site nor the season
- Very stiff 2-row feed
- Good combination of wet weather disease resistance
Characteristics
About
Launched in the UK five years ago, KWS Orwell has earned itself a reputation as the nation’s favourite winter feed barley, and for good reason too. KWS Orwell is super consistent, no matter the site or the season, it continues to deliver good yields and is totally dependable in all weathers. It is a short and stiff winter barley, with good all-round disease resistance scores. KWS Orwell is a package that will be attractive to those on mixed farms and on more fertile soils. Good physical grain quality and low screenings complete the package.
| UK | 100 |
| East | 100 |
| West | 101 |
| North | 99 |
| Untreated | 80 |
| MBC malting approval for brewing use | false |
| MBC malting approval for malt distilling use | false |
| MBC malting approval for grain distilling use | false |
| Specific weight | 68.8 |
| Screenings (% through 2.25mm) | 1.6 |
| Screenings (% through 2.5mm) | 4.9 |
| Mildew | 3 |
| BrownRust | 7 |
| Rynchosporium | 6 |
| Net blotch | 5 |
| BaYMV | R |
| Height -PGR (cm) | 93 |
| Height +PGR (cm) | 85 |
| Ripening | 0 |
| Resistance to brackling | 9 |
Video uses data from 2021/22 Recommended List. All correct data for KWS Orwell is found above.
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