Wheat Butterfly

Technical profile and morphology

The winter wheat variety 'Butterfly' from the Czech breeding company Selgen is an intensive crop type designed for consistent high yields in temperate climates. A key feature of this variety is the synergy between compact vegetative mass and high ear productivity.

Agronomic advantages

• Stem Architecture: Plant height ranges from 75–85 cm. This short stature is crucial for lowering the center of gravity, which, combined with genetically inherent high lodging resistance, allows farmers to utilize intensive fertilization programs without the risk of yield loss from adverse weather conditions.
• Grain Characteristics: This is a soft wheat variety. The Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW) is in the 45–50 gram range, indicating high grain filling and excellent potential quality. The awnless ear structure simplifies the threshing process, minimizing harvest losses and reducing mechanical damage to the grain.

The practical value of choosing the 'Butterfly' variety lies in its predictable ripening and high efficiency during harvesting. The consistently high weight of a thousand kernels ensures excellent germination rates and seedling vigor, making it a valuable asset for operations focused on producing high-quality seed stocks.