KS Hamilton
Seed Quick-Facts
Pedigree
KS08HW176-4//Bill Brown
Variety Protection Status
PVP Applied For
Year of Release
2020
Developer
Kansas State University
Optimal Economic Use
Grain and limited grazing
Variety Highlights
Superior Resistance To WSMV
High Yield Potential
Good resistance to stem rust, soilborne mosaic virus and Hessian fly
KS Hamilton (KS15H137) is a medium maturity hard red winter wheat with a similar heading date as KS Western Star and three days later than T158. It has moderate shattering resistance with average straw strength, similar to KS Dallas and T158.
KS Hamilton has good resistance to wheat streak mosaic virus, stem rust, soilborne mosaic virus, and Hessian fly; and intermediate reactions to stripe rust and leaf rust. Its WSMV resistance can hold up to 21°C/70°F, which is similar to KS Dallas and three degrees warmer than those resistant varieties with the WSM2 gene.
Where To Grow

Insect & Disease Tolerance
KS Hamilton | |
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Barley Yellow Dwarf | Intermediate |
Hessian Fly | Resistant |
Leaf Rust | Intermediate |
Stem Rust | Moderately resistant |
Stripe Rust | Intermediate |
Powdery Mildew | |
Scab | |
Septoria Leaf Branch | |
Soilborne Mosaic | Resistant |
Tan Spot | |
Wheat Streak Mosaic | Resistant |
Argonomic Characteristics
KS Hamilton | |
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Acid Soil Tolerance | Intermediate |
Coleoptile Length | Medium |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Early Spring Greenup | Data not available |
Fall Ground Cover Capability | Data not available |
Grazing Potential in Fall | Data not available |
Height | Medium |
Maturity | Medium |
Protein | Good |
Baking Quality | Acceptable |
Milling Quality | Acceptable |
Seed Size | Medium Large |
Shattering Reputation | Moderate |
Straw Strength | Average |
Test Weight | Good |
Tillering | Good |
Winterhardiness | Good |
Overall Yield | Excellent |

Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited – to Be Sold by Variety name Only As a Class of Certified Seed – U.S. Protected Variety – 1994 PVPA.