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Red Ruby  Red Wheat Seed:

Red Ruby is a bearded red wheat line from Michigan State University. 

Red Ruby is a cross from Pioneer 2552 and Pioneer 2737W. 

Red Ruby has good powdery mildew resistance, average test weight and above average yield. 

Red Ruby has excellent winter hardiness and is moderately susceptible to scab. 

Red Ruby yielded 89.9 bu/ac in the 2011 MSU multi-county wheat yield trials.

2011 Michigan State University Wheat Variety Trial Data

Red Ruby

Yield - 4 year average Plant Height - 3 yr avg Lodging Score - 2010 Avg

0 - 9 Scale with 0=none

93.9 bu/ac 36.0 1.5