Crusoe Winter Wheat Seed
- Crusoe is universally accepted by millers, bakers and growers as being a solid Group 1
- Short and relatively stiff straw with the very characteristic ‘wax-less’ appearance
- Well suited to heavy fertile soils
NABIM Group 1 - Breadmaking
Cordiale x Gulliver
2021 Market Share in UK 3.9%
Crusoe’s has seen a resurgence in popularity of recent years, universally accepted by millers’ and bakers due to it fantastic grain quality. Crusoe stands out with its distinctive “wax-less” appearance with a high tillering capacity and semi-erect growth habit. An exceptional yellow rust resistance is another standout feature, alongside solid scores against septoria and mildew. Looking the most stable of the group 1 millers. Brown Rust is its achilles heel so must be monitored as the season develops. Crusoe is well suited to a first wheat on heavy fertile ground sown in main drilling window 20th September - 20th October.
| UK Yield | East Region | West | North Region | 1st Cereal | 2nd Cereal | Light Soils % | Heavy Soils % | Specific Weight (kg/hl) | Maturity | Protein Content % | Hadberg Falling Number | Untreated Yield |
| 96 | 96 | 97 | 94 | 96 | 94 | 94 | 96 | 78.5 | 1 | 12.5 | 279 | 76 |
| Mildew | 7 |
| Yellow Rust | 9 |
| Yellow Rust - young plant | R |
| Brown Rust | 3 |
| Septoria tritici | 6.2 |
| Eyespot | 5 |
| Fusarium ear blight | 7 |
| Resistance to lodging with PGR | 8 |
| Resistance to lodging without PGR | 7 |
For prices, treatment options and availability please call the seed office on 01939 210777.
| Manufacturer | LG Seeds |
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