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

Buy KS Big Bow

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

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