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The highest yielding wheat varieties for 2020
A well-considered choice of varieties is the first important factor for successful wheat cultivation in 2020. Choose from the range of the collector the varieties that optimally suit your soil and cultivation purpose.
A few top varieties from the LG range for the coming season are highlighted below. Of course there are many other wheat varieties available. If you want to know more about this, consult your seed supplier or use our online selection filter.
Baking wheat: quality is leading
With baking wheat varieties, it is mainly about delivering quality. Rgt Reform is still the standard in baking quality. This variety is the most commonly sown baking wheat variety in the Netherlands, has the highest bread and dough quality and is on the Recommended Variety List. The latter ensures optimal sales opportunities. The very stable, high yield potential is also well known.
Being new and promising in the baking segment LG Initial and Chevignon. LG Initial comes from our German breeding program. This variety has firm straw, strong resistance to yellow rust and a good yield. Chevignon is a drought-resistant French wheat with a very high yield potential.
Filling and feed wheat
In the feed segment, the breed is Henrik still the trusted choice for many growers. The race Raccoon, on the list of varieties since 2018, is unique due to the combination of very strong resistance to yellow rust and brown rust, mildew and leaf spots. It is a real 'low-input variety' that achieves high grain yields on the basis of minimal cultivation costs.
New is the German yield topper LG Vertical† As the name suggests: a variety that distinguishes itself by its short, super-firm straw. Its resistances are strong across the board and the yield potential is very high.
The video below introduces 4 winter wheats.
