Rapeseed GKH 3705

The winter rapeseed hybrid GKH 3705 is a medium-maturing variety with a vegetation period of 290 to 300 days, intended for conventional and intensive cultivation. The potential yield of the hybrid under production conditions ranges from 4.5 to 5.0 tons per hectare, reaching 5.5–5.8 tons per hectare on variety trial plots. The seeds have high oil content — 48.2%, with oleic acid content of 62%, low levels of glucosinolates (no more than 17 μmol/g) and erucic acid (no more than 0.2%), ensuring high-quality oil.

The hybrid exhibits intensive autumn development and high cold tolerance (7 points), as well as winter hardiness at the level of 8 points. A distinctive feature of the variety is early spring regrowth and high branching, which contributes to the formation of a robust and branched root system. GKH 3705 demonstrates excellent resistance to lodging (9 points), reducing yield losses during harvest. Additionally, the hybrid is adapted to modern cultivation technologies such as No-Till and Mini-Till, allowing effective use in various agrotechnical systems.

The recommended sowing rate depends on sowing dates: 450,000 seeds per hectare at the beginning of optimal sowing, 500,000 — at optimal dates, and 550,000 — at the end of optimal dates. Seeds are supplied in packages of 1.5 million germination seeds and treated with a fungicidal seed treatment for disease protection. The hybrid also exhibits high tolerance to major rapeseed diseases, including phomopsis (8 points), sclerotinia (7 points), and powdery mildew (9 points), ensuring stable yields and reducing the need for additional protective measures.