DK Cabernet
Coupling very high oil yield with high seed yield
DK Cabernet combines a high oil content with an exceptional seed yield to produce a gross output of 111% for the East and West region. DK Cabernet therefore outperforms many of its rivals in terms of overall gross output.
Agronomic Characteristics
DK Cabernet displays extremely solid agronomic characteristics. It is a stiff stemmed, medium biomass variety. It Flowers later, spreading risk but has medium maturity to aid timely harvesting.
Disease Resistance
DK Cabernet has exceptional disease resistance. It has excellent resistance to Stem Canker which is increasingly important in tighter oilseed rape rotations. This, combined with outstanding Light Leaf Spot resistance, makes DK Cabernet increasingly versatile in high disease pressure situations.
Drilling date
DK Cabernet is a quick developing variety that exhibits excellent establishment characteristics. These traits mean that DK Cabernet suits the mid-August to mid- September drilling slot.
Summary
- The best performing pure line variety
- High oil content and high yield RL listing
- E&W gross output rating of 111%
- Solid agronomics with outstanding disease & lodging resistance
- Excellent feedback from harvest 2009
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