Hybrid "Ester" is offered by Canadian producers focused on the survival of rapeseed in the harsh winter conditions of Canada. Since the climate in Ukraine is milder, "Ester" demonstrates the maximum productivity indicators established during selection.
Characteristics of the Ester hybrid:
Vegetative period — 275-285 days;
Ripeness group — mid-early;
Oil content - up to 50%;
Growing — winter.
Advantages of the Esther hybrid:
Maximum cold resistance;
Drought resistance and resistance to lodging;
High productivity;
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Normally tolerates dry periods;
Resistance to characteristic diseases of rape;
Tolerates prolonged cold without loss of productivity.
Where is the Esther hybrid grown in Ukraine?
Due to the resistance of "Esther" to frosts, this variety is the choice of the majority of agricultural producers who develop sowing areas in the northern regions of the country. At the same time, in the central and southern regions, "Ester" also gives an excellent harvest, so there are no regional restrictions on sowing.
When is the Esther hybrid removed?
Having received an excellent harvest, measures should be taken to preserve the ego. Harvesting should be started as soon as the rapeseeds ripen
rape seeds. Signs of ripeness: bright color of grains, characteristic rustling when shaking the pods. For direct harvesting, the permissible moisture content of seeds is 15%. If the humidity is higher, cleaning is carried out in other ways.
Does the Ester hybrid deplete the soil?
The "Ester" hybrid easily allows you to minimize the harmful effects of rape on the land. To do this, it is necessary to strictly observe the crop rotation, to correctly choose the predecessor agricultural crops, especially since there is a choice. At the sowing stage, the soil should be treated correctly, at the ripening stage, the use of
fertilized. Cereal crops should be sown following the harvesting of "Esther". After "Esther", there is practically no risk of infection with root rot, which is particularly harmful to grain crops. Neither before nor after "Esther" is it permissible to plant cabbage crops, such as radishes, beets and
directly cabbage.