Crosby

Stable yields for intensive farming

The winter oilseed rape hybrid Crosby from the Czech company Selgen is specifically designed for agricultural operations aiming for high productivity under challenging phytosanitary conditions. Its main strength lies in its natural resistance, which helps maintain yield potential even when timing for fungicide applications is limited.

Field performance and disease resistance

Crosby has shown excellent tolerance to common pathogens that typically threaten rape yield during the autumn and spring growth phases. Selgen’s breeding program has equipped this hybrid with a robust genetic defense against:

• Leaf spot (Phoma);
• Septoria;
• Powdery mildew.

In practice, these traits allow agronomists to optimize their crop protection programs. Because the hybrid maintains a clean leaf surface for longer, it prevents premature defoliation and ensures better nutrient assimilation. Under intensive farming conditions, Crosby consistently demonstrates high efficiency in converting nitrogen into grain yield.

Practical recommendations

Crosby performs best on fertile soils when sown within the optimal window. Its physiology supports rapid root system development in the autumn, a critical factor for successful overwintering. During the spring, the hybrid exhibits dynamic growth, simplifying the scheduling of spring operations. For producers seeking a balance between high profitability and biological stability of the crop, Crosby stands out as a reliable and high-performing choice.