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Variety Summary
  • Proven track record of consistently high gross output
  • High oil contents combined with very high seed yields
  • Good all-round agronomic package

 

Breeder: RAPS GbR

Marketing Partner: Masstock Arable Ltd




 


 

Yield

 Untreated Yield (% Control)

 HEROS

 ABILITY
UK Gross Output (2.6t/ha)

100

 99
UK Seed Yield (2.5t/ha)

100

99

 

  • Proven track record of consistently high seed yield over a wide range of different growing seasons

 

Seed Quality

 

 HEROS

ABILITY
 % Oil Content

 44.0

 43.9
 Glucosinolate content (micromoles/g)

 14.5

 [13.1]

 

  • High oil content combined with good seed yields giving consistently high gross outputs

 

Agronomic Factors

 

 HEROS

ABILITY

Standing Ability (9=Good)

 [8]

 [7]

Shortness Of Stem (9=Short)

 5

 6

Earliness Of Flowering (9=Early)

 6

 7

Earliness Of Maturity (9=Early)

 6

 6

 

  • Very good balance of agronomic characteristics

 

Data Source

The data used above is a selection taken from the HGCA 2010 Descriptive List database.  A full version of this data is available from the HGCA at www.hgca.com . [ ] = Limited data.

Disclaimer

The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Saaten-Union (UK) Limited cannot accept any liability arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this information.

 

 


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