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Viceroy

Increased yield, well-suited to lighter land and later sowings

Replaces Saracen.

Increased yield, well-suited to lighter land and later sowings.

It is a premium wheat for some buyers.

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Description

Agronomic features

  • Viceroy has a very good yield – 5 to 10% above Saracen. It is capable of up to 11 t/ha when autumn sown and irrigated.
  • Apply Nitrogen early to maximise yield potential.
  • Straw is taller with good strength. Use PGR’s where yields over 10 t/ha are anticipated.
  • We recommend medium to high sowing rates, at minimum 120 kg/ha.
  • Viceroy has moderate protein, good initial falling numbers, and high sprout resistance. It has medium grain size, good test weight, and moderate screenings.
  • Viceroy is a premium wheat for some buyers.

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

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

Maturity
Early to medium.

Suitable for
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