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Itaka

  • Itaka is the newest spring wheat with a very high yield. In 2021, it was at the forefront of yielding in Poland.
  • It has excellent adaptability to various climatic and soil conditions. It yields very high in many European countries.
  • Commercialized in Poland and Italy, in trials in Germany, Russia, Austria and Kazakhstan.
  • Itaka wheat has a very good health profile. It is characterized by very good resistance to all tested disease entities.
  • It is in line with the Green Deal strategy. Suits for growing with a reduced amount of fungicides used.
  • It is a very early variety with good resistance to soil acidification. It works perfectly on poorer soils and in dry years.
  • Due to its earliness, it can be used in cereal mixtures.
  • It is a medium high variety with good lodging resistance.
  • In conditions of high humidity and intensive cultivation technology, applying of stem-shortening plant growth regulators is required.
  • Very high quality grain, perfect for milling and baking purposes.
  • High content of very good quality protein – high sedimentation.
  • Alternative variety.
  • The recommended sowing rate in optimal sowing term is 380-450 germinating seeds per 1 m2 (ca.180-200 kg / ha).

Itaka

Journey to Success!

Group E/A
For milling-baking purposes
High disease resistance
High yielding
  • Itaka is the newest spring wheat with a very high yield. In 2021, it was at the forefront of yielding in Poland.
  • It has excellent adaptability to various climatic and soil conditions. It yields very high in many European countries.
  • Commercialized in Poland and Italy, in trials in Germany, Russia, Austria and Kazakhstan.
  • Itaka wheat has a very good health profile. It is characterized by very good resistance to all tested disease entities.
  • It is in line with the Green Deal strategy. Suits for growing with a reduced amount of fungicides used.
  • It is a very early variety with good resistance to soil acidification. It works perfectly on poorer soils and in dry years.
  • Due to its earliness, it can be used in cereal mixtures.
  • It is a medium high variety with good lodging resistance.
  • In conditions of high humidity and intensive cultivation technology, applying of stem-shortening plant growth regulators is required.
  • Very high quality grain, perfect for milling and baking purposes.
  • High content of very good quality protein - high sedimentation.
  • Alternative variety.
  • The recommended sowing rate in optimal sowing term is 380-450 germinating seeds per 1 m2 (ca.180-200 kg / ha).

Main agricultural and utility characteristics

9° scale
Time of ear emergenceearlyLodging resistance4Good
Time of ripeningearlySprouting resistance5High
Height of the plantmediumProtein content7High
Weight of 1000 grainshighGluten content6High
Grain density6High

Diseases resistance

9° scale
Mildew5HighLeaves septoria5High
Brown rust5HighEar septoria5High
Yellow rust5HighEar fusarium4Good
Foot diseases5HighFoot diseases6Very High