• Solstice is a nabim group 1 variety widely used by millers.

• Solstice is very popular with growers, taking around 12% of 2007 certified seed production weights.

• nabim report that this is one of the most widely planted milling varieties and is much used by millers.  Originally placed in Group 2, it has continued to perform well.

•  Classified as ukp export bread wheat and has support from end users.

• Yield potential is 7% above Malacca and although it is 3% lower yielding than Xi19 it is stiffer strawed and tends to give higher proteins.

• Good specific weight.

• Stiff straw.

• Good resistance to yellow rust but is susceptible to mildew, brown rust and eyespot.

• Breeder/ UK Agent: Nickerson (www.nickersonseeds.co.uk ).

Page updated January 2008.