Contra CL

Contra CL is a first—generation spring rapeseed hybrid (Brassica napus var. napus) intended for cultivation using the Clearfield® system.

The hybrid belongs to the 00-type (airless, low-glucosinolate), which makes it suitable for the production of high-quality edible and technical oil. It is characterized by stable yields, high fat content and good resistance to lodging and shedding.

Key advantages of Contra CL
Clearfield® technology

It allows effective control of a wide range of weeds and simplifies the crop protection system.

High oil content

The fat content in the seeds is 45.5%, which exceeds the standard by 1.6%. Provides a high oil harvest per hectare.

Stable yields

The average yield in the Central Region is 15.6 c/ha (+2.4 c/ha to the standard).

The maximum recorded yield is 33.2 c/ha (Bryansk region, 2017).

Resistance to lodging and shedding

The lodging resistance score is 4.8 points.

Shedding resistance — 4.7 points.

Reduces crop losses and increases harvesting reliability.

Optimal morphological parameters

The average height of plants is 101 cm.

The height of the lower branch attachment is 36 cm.

Forms aligned crops with a convenient architecture for mechanized harvesting.

Basic information

Variety: napus

Type: spring rapeseed, F1 hybrid

Type of quality: 00-type (acid-free, low-glucosinolate)

Cultivation system: Clearfield®

Ripeness group: medium-ripened

Growing season: 98 days

Purpose: seed and oil production

Admission region

Central (3)

Central Chernozem (5)

It is recommended for cultivation in the Bryansk region.

Morphological characteristics

Plant: medium — long

Leaf: green, slightly lobed

Toothiness of the leaf edge: weak

Pod: without spout, medium-length spout

Pedicel: long

Production indicators

Average yield (Central region): 15.6 kg/ha

Maximum yield: 33.2 kg/ha

Fat content: 45.5 %

Oil harvest: 6.3 c/ha

Weight of 1000 seeds: 4.1 g