Salamus

Austrian breeding for high performance

Winter wheat "Salamus" from Saatbau is a hallmark of reliability that has proven itself in regions with moderately continental climates. Developed under the leadership of Franziska Loschenberger, this soft, awnless wheat variety represents the culmination of many years of Austrian breeding, balancing agronomic performance with end-product quality.

Agronomic potential and resilience

The key feature of Salamus is its exceptional endurance. With a vegetation period of 265–275 days, the variety demonstrates excellent winter hardiness (8–9 points), allowing it to survive harsh winters without significant plant population loss. The short-stem structure (85–95 cm), combined with high lodging resistance, minimizes risks during intensive fertilization and facilitates mechanical harvesting.

Grain quality and yield

Salamus is specifically bred for food-grade grain production. A gluten content of 26–30% makes it a valuable raw material for the milling industry. A high thousand-grain weight (45–52 g) ensures excellent grain density. A potential yield of 90–110 dt/ha places this variety among the most productive options available on the European market today.

• Winter hardiness: 8–9 points.
• Ear type: Awnless.
• 1000-grain weight: up to 52 g.
• Lodging resistance: High.

Choosing this Saatbau variety is a pragmatic decision for agricultural enterprises focused on achieving predictable, high-quality results even under variable climatic conditions.