The new variety Alvius, exclusive to Agrovista can be safely drilled from mid-October to mid-April without issue. Alvius does not require vernalisation, has good winter hardiness and a speed of development that ensures, whether drilled early October or late March, harvest date will remain the same. Growers can order seed in October safe in the knowledge that if they don’t get it drilled in the autumn they have until mid-April to complete the task.
- Alvius offers an alternative functionality to crop establishment in 21st Century farming
- Ideally suited to follow roots where seedbeds may be compromised, Alvius has a six-month drilling window, with an approximate 1t/ha yield advantage to Belepi relative to drilling date
- Limited trials from UK-grown seed indicate possible high quality milling potential with high protein and specific weight across all drilling positions
- Alvius has not been through the UK VL trials process so cannot be directly compared to other wheats in this brochure
"Values give guidance on comparative agronomic values based on commercial observations and Agrovista trial performance."
