KWS LIGHTUM
The all-rounder for spring wheat production on-farm
- High yielding Group 2 spring wheat
- Excellent grain quality including high proteins (13.6%)
- OWBM resistance
Characteristics
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A high performing spring wheat, KWS Lightum brings a different plant type to the spring wheat sector this season, thanks to its parentage which includes some Argentinean wheat genetics. Rated a Group 2 milling wheat by the UK Flour millers, the variety has good grain characteristics including high protein (13.6%) with a good HFN and specific weight, coupled with good baking performance over its past season of evaluations.
| UK | 101 |
| Mildew | [8] |
| Yellow Rust | 6 |
| Brown Rust | 6 |
| Septoria Tritici | 7 |
| OWBM | R |
| Height (cm) | 78 |
| Ripening (days +/- Control, -ve = earlier) | 0 |
| ukp bread wheat for export | no |
| uks soft wheat for export | no |
| Protein content (%) | 13.6 |
| Hagberg Falling Number | 325 |
| Specific weight (kg/hl) | 78.3 |
KWS Lightum is no longer recommended. All data is taken from the 2024/25 Recommended List.
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