KS Big Bow
Seed Quick-Facts
Pedigree
KS050223M-2/KS11W15
Variety Protection Status
Applied for, SSU
Year of Release
2022
Developer
Kansas State University
Optimal Economic Use
Grain only, Grain plus limited grazing
Variety Highlights
High yield potential
Drought resistance
Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus resistance
KS Big Bow is a hard white winter wheat with medium height and medium maturity. It is suitable for central high plains with high yield potential, good drought tolerance, and good disease resistance. It has consistently out-yielded Joe, the dominant white wheat variety in the region for several years.
Compared to Joe, KS Big Bow has improved yield, drought tolerance, straw strength, sprouting tolerance, better baking quality. KS Big Bow also has WSMV resistance, stripe and stem rust resistance similar to Joe.
Where To Grow
Where to buy KS Big Bow
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Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited – to Be Sold by Variety name Only As a Class of Certified Seed – U.S. Protected Variety – 1994 PVPA.