ANGELICO

Stable yields with Clearfield: professional experience with the Angelico hybrid

When it comes to rapeseed cultivation, the agronomist's biggest headache is weeds and diseases. Working with the Angelico hybrid from Limagrain, it becomes clear that the French breeder focused on technology and predictability. This simple linear hybrid has become a reliable work tool that forgives many protection-related mistakes.

Field characteristics and development

The first thing that stands out during sowing is the uniformity of emergence. At the recommended density of 800,000 seeds/ha, the hybrid forms a dense, homogeneous stand. Plants reach a height of 150–160 cm with very pronounced branching. These are not just stalks, but full-bodied bushes capable of reaching significant yield potential.

Protection and resistance

The most significant advantage is the Clearfield system. The ability to control problematic weeds with imidazolinone herbicides provides great flexibility. Diseases that usually "eat" the margin on rapeseed — Sclerotinia, Phoma, and Cylindrosporium — are well under control here. During our observations, we never faced critical infection, which significantly reduces costs for fungicide applications.

Grain quality

At harvest, we see stable oil content figures in the 45–50% range. With low erucic acid and glucosinolate content (13–14 mmol), the product easily meets processor standards, simplifying logistics and sales. The flowering period is extended (20–30 days), allowing the plant to use moisture and light for seed filling most efficiently.

• Hybrid type: simple linear.
• Sowing density: 800,000 seeds per hectare.
• Technology: Clearfield.
• Strong point: high tolerance to a complex of diseases.

If you need a rapeseed variety that doesn't require constant "fiddling" and provides consistent quality when using modern protection systems, Angelico proves to be a highly profitable investment.