
Crusoe
Breeder: Limagrain UK | Breeder PDF |
Type: Group 1 Milling, ukp Export & Feed | Pedigree: Cordiale x Gulliver |
Variety Positioning
- Increasing its market share of the Group 1 milling market due to disease issues in KWS Zyatt and Skyfall. Strong support from the millers due to its excellent baking characteristics and is accepted by domestic and export markets.
- Best grown as a first wheat on heavy soils and drilled in the main drilling window through to the end of October. Average competitive against grass weeds. Short and relatively stiff straw (7 treated, 7 untreated) and medium maturity (0).
- Brown rust (2.4) is a major weakness but yellow rust (9.0), Septoria tritici (6.8) are good and moderately resistant to fusarium ear blight. Not resistant to orange wheat blossom midge.
For more detailed Agrii data and the latest disease scores speak to your local seed specialist or Agrii agronomist.