Winter wheat SU MARATHON

Winter wheat SU Marathon is a modern variety with stable yields and high health. It is characterized by good winter hardiness (4,5 according to COBORU), high resistance to lodging and high protein content among class B wheat. It has a very high MTZ and copes well with various types of soil. Thanks to its resistance to sprouting and diseases such as brown and yellow rust (9,0) or fusariosis (8,0), it guarantees reliable and high-quality harvests.

Description

Winter wheat SU Marathon – yield stability and high health

Winter wheat SU Marathon is a modern variety registered in Poland in 2024. It is characterized by stable and high yield potential - in 2021-2023 it reached 105% of the standard in A1 and A2 conditions. It is a medium-late variety, distinguished by high resistance to sprouting and very good health.

The most important features of the SU Marathon variety

Stable yield – confirmed by the results of registration tests
High winter hardiness (4,5 according to COBORU) – tolerates difficult winter conditions well
Lodging resistance (8,0) – strong stem ensures stability of the crop
Medium-early earing and ripening – optimal harvest time
High 1000-grain weight (TGW) – higher proportion of valuable grain
High protein content – stands out among class B wheats

Adaptation to different growing conditions

SU Marathon performs well in various types of soil, from poorer to better sites. It is distinguished by high resistance to diseases, including powdery mildew (8,0), brown and yellow rust (9,0), fusariosis (8,0) and septoria of glumes and leaves.

Thanks to these features, the variety ensures high grain quality and stable yields in changing growing conditions.