Bolton

One of the stiffest strawed feed barley varieties, a favourite variety for growers.

101%

UK treated yield

2026 AHDB RL

8

Lodging, Treated and Untreated

2026 AHDB RL

7

Brown Rust

2026 AHDB RL

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Europe
Rest of world

Key Characteristics

  • Very stiff straw
  • Delivered consistently high yields over 7 years of trialling
  • Good resistance to all foliar diseases
  • A medium straw height with high tillering
  • Suits heavy land where stiff straw is a necessity

Recommended for

  • Feed Barley
  • Heavy land

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Kurtis Scarboro

Crop Manager - Agriculture

kurtis.scarboro@elsoms.com

Toby Reich

Head of Agriculture

toby.reich@elsoms.com

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