2nd highest
yield in WSU>20″ precip. zone in 2017
Highest
yielding released variety in OSU low rainfall 2017
Excellent
low rainfall performance in 2017 WSU trials
Stronger Genetics Together
The second of two new collaborative releases form OSU Wheat and LCS, Norwest Tandem has a a shorter height, early maturity and excellent dryland yield potential. What sets Norwest Tandem apart from comparable varieties like Mary, Goetze and LCS Artdeco is superior resistance to stripe rust.
- Collaborative release between OSU and LCS
- Superior stripe rust resistance
- Excellent dryland yield performance
Area of Adaptation
| Agronomic Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwest Tandem | Bobtail | SY Ovation | Stephens | Madsen | |
| Test Weight | 61.4 | 58.6 | 61.6 | 60.7 | 61.3 |
| Protein % | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 11.1 |
| Winter-Hardiness | Average | Good | Good | Below Avg. | Good |
| Heading (Julian) | 148.3 | 152.1 | 150.5 | 149.7 | 153.6 |
| Plant Height (inches) | 32.6 | 35.1 | 35.4 | 35.1 | 35.3 |
| Straw Strength | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| End-Use Quality | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | Baking Quality | Flour Protein | Milling Quality |
| Desirable | Acceptable | Acceptable | Desirable |
Disease Resistance
Yield
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
