Targeted
for high-production zones
Excellent
stripe rust tolerance
Most desirable end-use
quality
Reliable
performance
A gem of a variety
VI Gem is a soft white wheat intended for high-production zones. This gem of a variety is a reliable performer with superior stripe rust tolerance and end-use quality.
Area of Adaptation
| Agronomic Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI Gem | SY Ovation | LCS Artdeco | SY Assure | |
| Test Weight | 59.6 | 60.4 | 59.6 | 61.2 |
| Protein % | 10.2 | 12.2 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Heading (Julian) | 153 | 154 | 151 | 149 |
| Plant Height (in.) | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
| Coleoptile Length (in.) | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Straw Strength | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| End-Use Quality | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | Baking Quality | Flour Protein | Milling Quality |
| Most Desirable | Most Desirable | Desirable | Most Desirable |
Disease Tolerance
Yield
