Reliable early‑oat yields with large grain size. A strong‑stemmed variety suitable for cultivation throughout Finland — robust under northern growing conditions.
Niklas is an early oat variety, maturing one day later than Eemeli and Meeri.
Niklas is one of the earliest oat varieties, yet highly competitive in yield — performing strongly even compared to varieties nearly ten days later. Grain quality highlights:
Niklas is versatile and suited for:
Niklas has good lodging resistance. Its slightly longer stem is beneficial under dry conditions.
Niklas has average overall disease resistance among early varieties. However:
Seed treatment and fungicide applications are necessary when oats are grown repeatedly in the same fields.
Recommended for zones I–IV in Finland. Suitable for all soil types, including soils with high organic matter content. Growth regulator ensures grain quality in dense stands.
Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd Line number: BOR 08024 Added to the National List: 2014
Early oats. Source: Official Variety Trials 2017–2024 (M = control variety)
Lähde: Viralliset lajikekokeet 2018 – 2025, px.luke.fi, (M) = Mittarilajike
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