KWS BASSET
A robust package for the South
- Excellent end use potential
- Good physical grain quality wuth short and stiff straw
- Good all-round disease resistance
Characteristics
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KWS Basset ideally suits farmers in the South. An easy to grow variety, its robust agronomic package will appeal to those growing for traditional biscuit markets. With a positive rating for uks KWS Basset opens a wide range of market opportunities. KWS Basset is a Scout cross and offers the same all-round disease resistance as its parent, as well as OWBM resistance. KWS Basset performs well when early sown and is a good choice as a second wheat. It has a good combination of disease resistance and Hagberg for sprouting.
| UK | 97 |
| East | 97 |
| West | 97 |
| Mildew | 5 |
| Yellow Rust | 6 |
| Brown Rust | 5 |
| Septoria Tritici | 5.0 |
| Eyespot | 5 |
| Fusarium | 6 |
| OWBM | R |
| Resistance to lodging (+PGR) | 8 |
| Resistance to lodging (-PGR) | 7 |
| Height (cm) | 85 |
| Ripening (days +/- Control, -ve = earlier) | +1 |
| ukp bread wheat for export | no |
| uks soft wheat for export | yes |
| Protein content (%) | 11.8 |
| Protein content (%) - Milling spec | 12.4 |
| Hagberg Falling Number | 237 |
| Specific weight (kg/hl) | 77.5 |
KWS Basset is no longer recommended. All data is taken from the 2021/22 Recommended List.
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