Capri

Stable faba bean yields with a short vegetation window

Selecting the «Capri» variety from Saaten-Union is a strategic decision for farms prioritizing predictable results and a short growing cycle. When harvest logistics and timely field operations are critical, «Capri» stands out as a high-performing, early-maturing solution for professional agriculture.

Agronomic Advantages

• Vegetation Period: 75–90 days. This rapid maturity cycle allows farmers to harvest before the peak drought season or the onset of wet autumn weather, significantly reducing the risk of grain quality degradation.
• Yield Potential: Under optimal conditions, the variety demonstrates a strong yield potential of 46–50 dt/ha, making it a reliable performer in the forage segment.
• Phytosanitary Resilience: A key feature of «Capri» is its genetic resistance to Ascochyta blight and bean rust. In practical terms, this minimizes the need for heavy fungicide applications and ensures crop stability against common fungal threats.

Practical Application in Farm Management

«Capri» is primarily utilized for high-protein forage production. These faba beans serve as an excellent rotational crop, enriching the soil with nitrogen and preparing the field for winter cereals. Developed by P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard, this hybrid is built for intensive farming systems where consistency is required.

Farms choose «Capri» for several operational objectives:

• Producing high-quality vegetable protein for internal livestock feed rations.
• Mitigating cultivation risks through inherent disease resistance.
• Optimizing harvesting schedules by leveraging early maturity to distribute machine workload more efficiently.

The German breeding expertise of Saaten-Union ensures that «Capri» combines yield potential with robust field performance, making it a dependable asset for any farm’s forage strategy.