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Soissons is a very early maturing nabim Group 2 variety recommended for the dry (East) and wet (West) Regions.
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Yields are substantially below other recommended varieties and a premium payment would be required to make it economic.
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nabim reports that it is an early maturing variety liked by millers and used in specialised bread grists. It can, on occasion, command a price equivalent to Group 1 varieties.
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Classified as ukp bread wheat. Meets the specifications of the export brand and has support from end-users.
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Takes a relatively small but consistent area of the national crop reflecting the market requirements for its type of flour.
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Good protein content and specific weight.
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Good resistance to yellow rust but susceptible to brown rust and very susceptible to eyespot. Above average resistance to mildew and good resistance to Fusarium ear blight.
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A very fast developing variety so not suited to early sowing and gives a relatively better yield when sown after the beginning of November.
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No longer in trials.
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Breeder: Maison Florimond Desprez, France.
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UK Agent: Elsoms Seeds Ltd (www.elsoms.com ).
