Crome

German genetics for high oil content: The «Хром» hybrid

The winter rapeseed hybrid «Хром» from the renowned German breeding house NPZ Lembke is a prime example of a classic approach to developing linear hybrids adapted for intensive farming systems. This hybrid has long established itself in European fields as a reliable tool for achieving stable yields with high oil content (45–50%).

A key advantage of this hybrid is its genetic resilience. In modern agriculture, where the pathogen load on rapeseed crops is increasing, «Хром» demonstrates resistance to a complex of dangerous diseases. Its phytosanitary profile includes protection against phoma, sclerotinia, and root rot, allowing agronomists to plan crop protection strategies with greater confidence.

Technological Potential and Adaptability

«Хром» is a hybrid designed for professionals utilizing the Clearfield system. The technology, based on imidazolinone-group herbicides, allows for effective control of a broad spectrum of weeds without suppressing the crop. A high level of resistance to downy mildew (peronosporosis) and bacteriosis makes it a reliable choice in regions with volatile climates.

• Sowing Density: The recommended density is 400,000 to 500,000 seeds per hectare, ensuring optimal root system development and a robust plant height of 170–180 cm.
• Productivity: A potential yield of 60–70 c/ha places «Хром» among the most effective solutions for farms targeting export quality standards (low erucic acid content).

NPZ Lembke’s German breeding programs traditionally focus not only on grain quantity but also on its technological properties. The low erucic acid content makes «Хром» output highly demanded in both the edible oil market and the biofuel sector. Investing in this hybrid is a choice for proven genetics capable of efficiently converting soil fertility and mineral nutrition into high-quality commercial yield.