SPRING WHEAT

We supply three varieties of Spring wheat here at Grennan’s. Our excellent range consists of Sparrow, Quintus and Doubleshot.

SPARROW

  • A high yielding British variety with moderately short, very stiff straw.
  • Moderately susceptible to mildew and moderately resistant to Septoria spp.
  • Limited data suggests it has good resistance to yellow rust.
  • Good milling and baking quality.

QUINTUS

  • A very high yielding Dutch variety with a moderately tall and moderately weak straw.
  • An earlier maturing variety with moderate resistance to Septoria spp,.
  • Very good resistance to mildew and yellow rust.
  • Large grain size with good grain qualtiy.
  • Good milling and baking quality.

DOUBLESHOT

  • A very high yielding French variety with moderately short and moderately weak straw.
  • Moderately susceptible to mildew, moderately resistant to Septoria spp and limited data suggests it has good resistance to yellow rust.
  • Small grain size, good grain quality and good milling and baking characteristics