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.

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.
3 96 BECK 727
BECK 120		 86.6
86.2		 58.6
56.2
4 111 BECK 727
BECK 726		 86.2
85.9		 59.0
56.7
3 10 BECK 727
Pioneer P25R50		 86.4
79.8		 57.2
56.1

General Characteristics

Exp # 5707
Relative Maturity +3
Awns Awns (Bearded)
Seed Size
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