More Precious Than Gold
Bred by the University of Idaho, UI Platinum is an excellent new option for hard white spring wheat growers in the PNW. With excellent straw strength, shorter height and good test weight, UI Platinum is poised to take a lot of acres in the coming years.
Area of Adaptation
| Agronomic Features | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UI Platinum | Dayn | Kelse | UI Platinum | Dayn | Kelse | |
| Southern Idaho | Pacific Northwest | |||||
| Test Weight | 60.5 | 61.3 | 61.5 | 59.4 | 59.1 | 58.6 |
| Protein % | 14.6 | 14.6 | 16.0 | 13.9 | 14.6 | 15.8 |
| Winter-Hardiness | 163.8 | 165.0 | 168.5 | 152.6 | 154.9 | 158.2 |
| Heading (Julian) | 27.0 | 31.0 | 32.8 | 29.1 | 32.1 | 32.9 |
| Straw Strength | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent |
| End-Use Quality | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | Baking Quality | Flour Protein | Milling Quality |
| Most Desirable | Most Desirable | Desirable | Most Desirable |
Disease Resistance
Results may not predict future performance under extremely adverse or unique conditions, including race changes.
Unauthorized seed multiplication prohibited by law.
U.S. Plant Variety Protection Number has been granted.
2018 Pacific Northwest Seed Guide
