Concerto

• Concerto was added to the 2009 HGCA Recommended List as a high yielding malting variety which may be suitable for brewing and malt distilling

• As a new variety, it is still under test by IBD and growers are advised to speak to merchants before committing to this or other varieties in this position

• Very high treated yield

• Good resistance to mildew but is susceptible to Rhynchosporium

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

Page updated: November 2008