NORTON
Norton is a high yielding pale hilum variety with moderate height stiff straw and good standing ability at harvest.
Norton is early to ripen and should be suitable for all regions, including the wetter areas of the UK. It has exceptionally large seed and has potential for both feed and export markets.
| NORTON | TUNDRA | BUMBLE | VESPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield (%C 4.55 t/ha) | 101 | 96 | 102 | 108 |
| Flower Colour | C | C | C | C |
| Earliness of Maturity | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Shortness of Straw (cm) | 118 | 112 | 126 | 122 |
| Standing Ability at Harvest | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Thousand Seed Weight (g) | 698 | 633 | 687 | 682 |
| Protein Content % | 26.3 | 26.2 | 25.8 | 26.2 |
Source: PGRO DL 2022