KWS LIGHTUM
The all-rounder for spring wheat production on-farm
- High yielding Group 2 spring wheat
- Excellent grain quality including high proteins (13.4%)
- OWBM resistance
Characteristics
About
A high performing spring wheat, KWS Lightum brings a different plant type to the spring wheat sector this season, thanks to its parentage which includes some Argentinean wheat genetics. Rated a Group 2 milling wheat by the UK Flour millers, the variety has good grain characteristics including high protein (13.4%) with a good HFN and specific weight, coupled with good baking performance over its past season of evaluations.
UK | 102 |
Mildew | [8] |
Yellow Rust | 6 |
Brown Rust | 7 |
Septoria Tritici | [6] |
OWBM | R |
Height (cm) | 79 |
Ripening (days +/- Control, -ve = earlier) | 0 |
ukp bread wheat for export | no |
uks soft wheat for export | no |
Protein content (%) | 13.4 |
Hagberg Falling Number | 325 |
Specific weight (kg/hl) | 78.4 |
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Characteristics
About
A high performing spring wheat, KWS Lightum brings a different plant type to the spring wheat sector this season, thanks to its parentage which includes some Argentinean wheat genetics. Rated a Group 2 milling wheat by the UK Flour millers, the variety has good grain characteristics including high protein (13.4%) with a good HFN and specific weight, coupled with good baking performance over its past season of evaluations.