
NCEMA is a high yielding, large grain, semi dwarf (81cm) variety with semi erect growth habit. It is an early to medium variety taking approximately 136 days in Highveld, 120 days in Middleveld, and 109 days in Lowveld. This variety features large grain size with an average thousand grain weight of 46 grams and grain protein content of 11.4%. It has good disease resistance qualities to Leaf Rust, Stem Rust and Powdery Mildew.
109-136 days (region dependent)
6-10t/ha (region dependent)
Highveld, Middleveld, Lowveld
wheat