Description

Agronomic features

• Shoot emergence length for Duchess will be shorter than most wheat cultivars, so take care not to sow too deep. We recommend 3-4 cm.\
• Apply Nitrogen early to maximise yield potential.
• High initial falling numbers and good resistance to sprouting with medium to good shedding resistance.
• The grain is held tightly within the glume so expect more whiteheads at harvest than other cultivars.
• Adjust header for best thrashing results.
• Yields 5 to 10% above Conquest. Capable of 11 t/ha autumn sown and irrigated.
• Good tolerance to seedling and adult stripe rust, mildew and septoria leaf blotch. Medium tolerance to BYDV. Susceptible to leaf rust. Autumn sown crops require three fungicide applications.

Disease resistance:
(as indicated by FAR Cultivar Evaluation 2017/2018)

Yield
Very good – 5 to 10% above Conquest. Capable of 11 t/ha autumn sown and irrigated.

Maturity
Medium.

Suitable for
Premium Milling Wheat

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