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Sejet (DK), Elsoms (UK Agent)2-row MaltingZophia x SJ128225 |
✚ Relatively new 2-row winter malting type
✚ Step up in yield and disease resistance over SY Craft
Variety Positioning
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Added to the UK Recommended List in 2023 and fully approved for brewing since 2024.
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It shows a step up in both treated (97%) and untreated yields (78%) compared with Craft and brings with it a significantly improved agronomic package.
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Average specific weight (69.6 kg/ha), similar low nitrogen and hot water extract to Craft and slightly lower screening losses.
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Performs well across soil types including heavier soils (99%).
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It has given its best relative performance in the East region and on heavier soils.
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Moderately tall (92 cm treated, 97 cm untreated) with medium risk of lodging (7 untreated, 7 treated) and medium maturity (1).
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Agrii trials suggest that it has good resistance against brackling.
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Good disease resistance package against mildew (RL 6; Agrii 6), brown rust (RL 8; Agrii 7), Rhynchosporium (RL 6; Agrii 6) and net blotch (RL 5; Agrii 5) so a significant improvement over Craft.
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Resistant to barley mild mosaic and yellow mosaic virus (strain 1).
NOTE:
Numbers in bold – Agrii Advisory List data
Numbers in standard text – AHDB Recommended List data
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