Rapeseed Solo

Field Efficiency and Operational Stability

The winter rapeseed variety "Solo," developed by the Institute of Oilseed Crops of NAAS, is known for its predictable performance across Ukrainian soils. Agronomists favor this variety for its consistent plant height of 170–180 cm. Such plant morphology simplifies desiccation and direct harvesting, significantly reducing grain loss during combine header passes.

Crop Quality and Market Value

For farm owners, "Solo" translates into margins supported by laboratory analysis. The variety maintains high oil content (45–50%) and low erucic acid levels, making it highly competitive in international oil export markets. A glucosinolate content of 16–17 mmol ensures that the resulting meal is suitable for high-protein livestock feed without toxicological concerns.

Economic Performance

Reaching the yield potential of 50–60 c/ha requires the operator to follow an intensive cultivation protocol. The variety is highly responsive to micronutrient applications and precise seeding rates. Its natural resistance to lodging eases the workload for the combine operator, requiring fewer adjustments to the reel and ensuring efficient collection of low-hanging pods.

• Plant height: 170–180 cm — optimized for mechanical harvesting.
• Oil content: up to 50% — excellent profitability for extraction plants.
• Quality: low erucic acid meets strict modern standards.
• Yield potential: up to 6 tons per hectare under ideal agronomic conditions.