OVERLEY

    Overley was released from Kansas State University in 2003.  Overley was derived from a cross of Jagger, Heyne, and leaf rust resistant Tam 107.  Its areas of adaptation are shown as central and eastern Kansas and central and northeastern Oklahoma.  Overley is medium tall in height, early maturity, and has a large seed size which may benefit from higher seeding rates.

    Overley is resistant to soilborne mosaic, spindle streak, stripe rust, and the current strains of leaf rust.  It is moderately resistant to septoria leaf blotch, stem rust, tan spot, and wheat streak mosaic.  Overley is moderately tolerant to acid soil, a medium long coleoptile, good protein, and exceptional baking and milling qualities.  The grazing potential is good.

    Overley is susceptible to hessian fly and the shattering reputation is poor.  Winterhardiness is fair but straw strength and test weight are good.

U.S. Protected Variety (PVPA 1994 and Title V) - to be sold by variety name only as a class of certified seed.