Ascend SD Hard Red Spring Wheat

CERTIFIED BLUE TAG

Highest 3-year average yield in U of MN southern zone
Taller variety (still a semi-dwarf) with excellent lodging scores in SD, average lodging scores in MN.
Has Lang MN in its background; above-average protein & quality
Medium maturity
Excellent disease resistance to leaf & stem rusts & FHB
Released by SDSU

/ 50lb Bag

SKU: 2968-1-1 Categories: Conventional, Hard Red Spring Wheat, Small Grains, Wheat

Albert Lea Seed carries a diverse lineup of organic and conventional non-GMO hard red spring wheat varieties to meet the needs of your crop rotation. We source the best-adapted public and private genetics to offer varieties that meet milling-quality specifications, provide maximum bushels for animal feed, produce straw, and meet the stringent demands of direct-market, food-grade requirements. We are also continuing to expand our offerings of heritage and ancient-grain varieties. Check out the exceptional quality of our hard red spring wheat varieties that are currently for sale.

Ascend SD Hard Red Spring Wheat

Performance Table

Variety	Maturity	Plant Height	Straw Strength	Test Weight	Avg Protein	Preharvest Sprouting	Leaf Rust	Scab	2024 Yield (bu/A)	Avg. Yield 3-yr (bu)
Ascend SD Hard Red Spring Wheat	Med	Tall	5	58.5	14.3	5	3	3	86.1	85.6
MN Torgy Hard Red Spring Wheat	Med	Med-Short	4	59.1	14.2	1	3	3	86.1	82.6
Organic MN Torgy Hard Red Spring Wheat	Med	Med-Short	4	59.1	14.2	1	3	3	86.1	82.3
Organic Bolles Hard Red Spring Wheat	Med	Med-Tall	4	60.1	16.7	1	2	5	68	65
Linkert Hard Red Spring Wheat	Early	Short	2	58.3	14.8	1	3	5	74.5	73.4