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CRUSOE

WINTER OILSEED RAPE

"Fast autumn development and very vigorous in the spring. A step forward in disease resistance (Rlm7) in the clubroot sector combined with very good verticillium tolerance. Stiff and relatively tall" Craig Padley, NPZ UK Oilseed Rape Breeder

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Data Source: AHDB Recommended List for 2026/27 
reproduced with full acknowledgement to AHDB.

  • High seed yield combined with high oil content
  • High resistance to stem canker
  • TuYV resistant

OUTPUT UK

  • Gross output (yield adjusted for oil content) 99
  • Oil content 44.9

AGRONOMICS

  • Resistance to lodging(8)
  • Stem stiffness 8
  • Earliness of flowering 6
  • Earliness of maturity 5

DISEASE

  • Light leaf spot6
  • Stem canker 6

Ratings above are 1-9. A high rating indicates that the variety shows the character to a high degree

GROSS OUTPUT UK

LIGHT LEAF SPOT

STEM CANKER

Crusoe & Crocodile are both clubroot restistant.

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