KS Homesteader CL+
Seed Quick-Facts
Pedigree
KS14-50809/Brawl CL+
Developer
Kansas State University - Agricultural Research Center- Hays
Experimental Number
KS20H124
Variety Protection Status
PVP applied for, SSU
Year of Release
2024
Optimal Economic Use
Grain only
Variety Highlights
Very Competitive Two-Gene Clearfield
Higher Temperature Resistance to WSMV (21C)
Stripe Rust Resistance
KS Homesteader CL+ is a brand new two-gene Clearfield variety from Kansas State University adapted for western KS and eastern CO. It has a strong disease package for this area with resistance to stripe rust and the higher temperature resistance (21C) to WSMV. It is moderately resistant to stem rust but susceptible to leaf rust. This medium-late, medium-tall variety also has good milling and baking qualities along with above average straw strength, and good winter hardiness. KS Homesteader CL+ is also a standout with excellent test weight and protein at a given yield.
Where To Grow
Insect & Disease Tolerance
| Barley Yellow Dwarf | Hessian Fly | Leaf Rust | Stem Rust | Stripe Rust | Powdery Mildew | Scab | Septoria Leaf Branch | Soilborne Mosaic | Tan Spot | Wheat Streak Mosaic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS Homesteader CL+ | Moderately susceptible | Susceptible | Susceptible | Moderately resistant | Resistant | Intermediate | Data not available | Data not available | Moderately resistant |
Agronomic Characteristics
| Acid Soil Tolerance | Coleoptile Length | Drought Tolerance | Early Spring Greenup | Fall Ground Cover Capability | Grazing Potential in Fall | Height | Maturity | Protein | Baking Quality | Milling Quality | Seed Size | Shattering Reputation | Straw Strength | Test Weight | Tillering | Winterhardiness | Overall Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS Homesteader CL+ | Susceptible | Long | Very Good | Data not available | Medium Tall | Medium Late | High | Above Average | Very Good | Good | High | Very Good |
Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited – to Be Sold by Variety name Only As a Class of Certified Seed – U.S. Protected Variety – 1994 PVPA.