United Kingdom Products Alternative Wheat

Alternative Wheat Information

KWS UK has enjoyed considerable success in introducing specialist wheats – including spring types that suit late-autumn and winter drilling.


Belvoir is the highest yielding feed spring wheat on the 2008 UK Recommended List.  It is joined by Ashby, which has been a Group 2 favourite since its introduction in 2001.

Zircon is our specialist white floured wheat. In a category of its own on the UK Recommended List, it suits golden wholemeal type grists as well as biscuit, pastry and noodle production.

Alternative Wheat Products

Variety Description
Belvoir Belvoir is the highest yielding autumn and spring sown alternative wheat, offering growers the best yield potential across a wide range of late season sowing dates.
Granary Granary is a very high yielding Group 2 breadmaking ‘alternative’ wheat. offering growers the opportunity to capture significant premium potential across a wide range of late season sowing dates.
Zircon Growers Guide