Semi-dwarf
Good standability
Strong rust resistance
Unleash the Potential
CDC Silas is a new CWRS that offers very high yield potential and good standability for growers looking to maximize bushels. CDC Silas is a short semi-dwarf displaying slightly earlier maturity than commonly grown CWRS varieties. It includes a good disease resistance package and produces good grade results making this variety a quality choice for today’s progressive farmer.
- Very high yield potential; 112% of Carberry in registration trials
- Maturity equal to Carberry
| Maturity: | +0.3 Days vs Carberry |
| Height: | + 1 cm vs Carberry |
| Lodging Resistance: | Good (2.3) |
| FHB Rating: | I |
| Stem Rust Rating: | MR |
| Leaf Rust Rating: | R |
| Stripe Rust Rating: | I |
| Bunt Rating: | MS |
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Silas Campbell
Silas Campbell joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and was posted in England in 1944. Silas was a tail gunner on a Lancaster Bomber and flew 36 missions over Germany. In August 2022, Silas will be 98 years young. He has 17 grandchildren and loves to golf whenever possible.
