SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT

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MANAGMENT TIPS

  • Versatile performer across soils
  • Low response to fungicide applications
  • Flexible harvest window

727

STRENGTHS

This homerun hitting variety brings excellent yield punch with a gorgeous harvest look. BECK 727 offers quick canopy closure, dependable early growth, and excellent plant health for a wide range of management styles.
727

Variety Positioning and Adaptability

Irrigation X
High X
Medium X
Low X
Poorly Drained X
Soil Productivity:
Excellent
Good
Not Rec.

Recommended seeding population

1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
Conventional
1.3 1.7
No-Till
1.4 1.8
Spreader
1.6 2.0

Yield Comparisons

Yrs. Plots Variety Bu./A Test Wght.
5 131 BECK 727
BECK 726		 88.5
87.8		 58.5
56.8
3 18 BECK 727
Pioneer P25R50		 88.1
83.0		 58.0
56.4
4 44 BECK 727
Pioneer P25R74		 83.8
80.9		 57.9
56.8

General Characteristics

Exp # 5707
Relative Maturity +3
Awns Awns (Bearded)
Seed Size 13,500
Fungicide Response Low
15" Row Adaptability
9
Test Weight
9
Double Crop
7

Plant Traits

Plant Height Med. Tall
Plant Color Med. Green
Standability
7
Tillering
9
Winter Hardiness
8
Fall Growth
8
Plant Uniformity
9
Straw Yield
8

Plant Health

Septoria Leaf Blotch
8
Septoria Glume Blotch
7
Powdery Mildew
7
Leaf Rust
8
Stripe Rust
8
Wheat Scab
9
BYDV
7
SBWMV
7

Rating: 9 = Best