Winter rye which seed EMPHOR

rust resistanthybrid

Overview
Variety Type: Hybrid 100% F1
Use/End Market: AD, Grain (feed/flour), Distilling

Key features

• KWS's highest yielding variety
• Dual purpose for grain and wholecrop
• Very good brown rust rating

About
In its second year on the Descriptive List for sowing in autumn 2026, KWS Emphor offers an improvement on the market-leading hybrid rye KWS Tayo. KWS Emphor has high yields, strong brown rust resistance and excellent drought tolerance.

Recommendations
Seed Rate: Sept 200–220/m²; Oct 250+ m²
Drilling Depth: 2–3 cm
Unit/Pack Size: 12 Mio. Seed Unit

Agronomic Features
Yield (%): 104
Lodging (%): [27]
Straw Length (cm): 133
Ripening (days +/- SU Performer): +1

Disease Resistance
Brown Rust: 5

Grain Quality (dependant on cultivation)
Hagberg: 228
Protein (%): 7.8
Specific Weight (kg/hl): 76.3
Data sources: AHDB Recommended List Winter Rye 2026/27

Technical specifications

• Variety Type: Hybrid 100% F1
• Use / End Market: AD, Grain (feed/flour), Distilling
• Seed Rate: Sept 200–220/m²; Oct 250+ m²
• Drilling Depth: 2–3 cm
• Unit / Pack Size: 12 Mio. Seed Unit
• Yield (%): 104
• Lodging (%): [27]
• Straw Length (cm): 133
• Ripening (days +/- SU Performer): +1
• Brown Rust: 5
• Hagberg: 228
• Protein (%): 7.8
• Specific Weight (kg/hl): 76.3
• Data sources: AHDB Recommended List Winter Rye 2026/27