Brompton

A very high yielding feed wheat across a wide range of situations. Resistant to Orange Blossom Midge.

Yield
Brompton is well suited to high yielding, heavier soils especially first wheats. Despite this very high overall yield, Brompton produces samples of below average specific weight and therefore it is best to avoid drought prone soils such those high in sand or gravel content and other soil types where crops may not finish well.

Stiff Strawed
Brompton has very stiff straw of medium length.

Disease Resistance
Excellent resistance to the rusts, and similar resistance to Septoria in comparison with other varieties. Lower resistance to mildew.

Orange Wheat Blossom Midge
Brompton is resistant to this pest.
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Grain Quality
Hard Endosperm variety with high thousand grain weight and good protein content. Below average specific weight so care needs to be taken with field selection.

Agronomy
Brompton can be grown in a wide range of situations but is best in high yielding, fertile situations, Good mildew control is likely to be needed.
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