EC Danub

ES Danub is a high-yielding winter rapeseed hybrid belonging to type 00, meaning it contains no erucic acid and low glucosinolate levels. The hybrid is characterized by its medium-early maturity with a vegetative period of approximately 125 days to flowering and a total vegetation period of up to 269 days. Plants reach a height of about 135-167 cm, have high branching and long pods with a short beak. Leaves are green with pronounced serration, and long pedicels contribute to good development and yield formation.

One of the key advantages of ES Danub is its high resistance to major rapeseed diseases, such as phoma, sclerotinia, cylindrosporiosis, and alternaria. The hybrid demonstrates excellent tolerance to dense planting and adaptability to various planting densities, ensuring stable yields under different conditions. Moreover, ES Danub exhibits good winter hardiness and lodging resistance, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in heavy soils and regions with variable climates.

Oil content in the seeds ranges from 44.8% to 48%, with glucosinolate levels not exceeding 15 mMol and erucic acid levels at 0.2%, meeting high quality standards. Yield potential can reach up to 65 centners per hectare, confirmed by trials in the North Caucasus region and other southern areas of Russia, where yield increases over the standard reached up to 22%. Recommended planting density is around 500,000 plants per hectare, with optimal harvest density at 400,000 plants per hectare. ES Danub is an excellent solution for agronomists aiming to achieve healthy, high-quality rapeseed yields with high oil content.