Overview- LCS Cannon is a very early hard red spring wheat variety with rapid emergence and early maturity.
- National Wheat Yield Contest winner with strong yield potential.
- Consistent flour protein supporting desirable baking quality.
- Strong straw and high test weight (60.7).
Area of adaptationNorthern Plains
Agronomic features (comparative table)Agronomic Features | LCS Cannon | Lanning | ND Thresher | SY Ingmar | WB9590
Test Weight | 60.7 | 60.2 | 58.8 | 60.6 | 59.4
Heading Date (days from planting) | 44.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 48.0 | 45.0
Plant Height (inches) | 28.0 | 29.0 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 27.0
Straw Strength | Very Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Very Good
End-use qualityOverall Quality: Desirable
Baking Quality: Desirable
Flour Protein: Desirable
Milling Quality: Acceptable
Additional notesLCS Cannon is presented as a very early hard red spring wheat variety notable for yield potential and protein consistency.
Technical characteristics / specifications- Commercial name: LCS Cannon
- Type: Hard Red Spring Wheat
- Maturity: Very early; quick emergence
- Test weight: 60.7
- Heading date (days from planting): 44.0
- Plant height: 28.0 inches
- Straw strength: Very Good
- End-use quality: Overall - Desirable; Baking - Desirable; Flour Protein - Desirable; Milling - Acceptable
- Area of adaptation: Northern Plains
- Noted for: National Wheat Yield Contest winner; excellent protein consistency; strong straw and test weight