Bilton

Bilton is one of the highest yielding linseed varieties at 101%. It also produces a high oil content at 43.1% resulting in very high gross output values.

This variety has superb standing ability with a top HGCA rating of 9. It is a medium to later maturing variety, and has a slightly longer straw than Abacus at 56 cm.

Bilton exhibits vigorous establishment and responds well in high yielding sites to produce medium-small brown seeds.

Bilton - yield and agronomy data

UT seed yield as % of control (1.8t/ha) 101%
Earliness of maturity (1-9) 5.2
Plant Height (cm) 56
Standing Ability (1-9) 9
Oil Content (%) 43.1%

Source:HGCA Descriptive List 2010

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