Solstice

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

• nabim confirms that Solstice is the most popular Group 1 variety and is favoured by millers because it has a good balance of protein content, milling characteristics, gluten properties and baking performance

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

• Yield potential is 5% below the highest yielding group 1 variety but it has the strong support of millers and it remains very popular with growers, taking around 10% of 2008 certified seed production weights

• Good specific weight

• Has long but stiff straw

• Good resistance to yellow rust but very susceptible to brown rust

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

Page updated: November 2008