This is a report on results of hard red winter wheat variety tests conducted by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. Successful production of winter wheat depends to a considerable extent on selecting the best varieties for a particular farm. For that reason, varieties are compared in trial plots on Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station fields at Morris, Roseau, and Rosemount. Hard red winter wheat varieties are grown in replicated plots at each location. These plots are handled so that the factors affecting yield and other characteristics are as nearly the same for all varieties at each location as is possible.
Cultural practices have a major effect on winter survival of all winter wheat varieties.
Planting into a firm seedbed with at least some stubble remaining to retain snow cover can reduce winterkill. Variety Classifications Only a limited number of varieties are available, and the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station does not makes recommendations for hard red winter wheat varieties. Seed Sources Locations where hard red winter wheat trials were conducted for this report. Seed of some tested hard red spring wheat varieties may be eligible for certification. The use of certified seed is suggested, however, certification does not imply recommendation.