Saaten Union: Heros Variety Summary

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	HEROS

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	100
UK Seed Yield (2.4t/ha)	98	99

HGCA Descriptive List Data 2011

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)	12.2	[11.2]

HGCA Descriptive List Data 2011

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

Agronomic Factors

	HEROS	ABILITY
Standing Ability (9=Good)	[8]	[8]
Shortness Of Stem (9=Short)	5	6
Earliness Of Flowering (9=Early)	6	7
Earliness Of Maturity (9=Early)	6	6

HGCA Descriptive List Data 2011

Very good balance of agronomic characteristics

Data Source

The data used above is a selection taken from the HGCA 2011 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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