Rapeseed Traviata

Traviata — a medium-early hybrid of winter rapeseed type 00 (erucic acid-free, low-glucosinolate), intended for cultivation in various soil-climatic conditions, including the North Caucasus region. This hybrid is characterized by high adaptability and winter hardiness, with a winter hardiness rating of 4.6. Plants are of medium height — approximately 133 cm, with green, medium-long, and wide leaves, with medium serrated edges. The vegetation period lasts about 269 days, with flowering occurring in the early-to-medium range. Traviata exhibits resistance to lodging and shattering, ensuring yield retention and enabling direct combine harvesting.

The Traviata hybrid responds well to intensive cultivation technologies and highly mineralized soils, forming high-yielding crops. It consistently delivers good results on medium and light soils, demonstrating drought tolerance and winter hardiness. In spring, the hybrid's growth processes recover slowly, helping to avoid damage from early spring frosts, while early flowering contributes to timely yield formation. During the spring-summer vegetation period, the plant forms numerous productive branches with a high number of pods, positively influencing yield.

The average seed yield in the region is approximately 22.9 centners per hectare, with maximum yields exceeding 40 centners per hectare. The oil content in the seeds reaches 47%, and oil yield amounts to 6.6 centners per hectare. In field trials, the Traviata hybrid demonstrated a yield of up to 4.54 tons per hectare on loamy-sandy soils. The recommended sowing density at harvest time is 450–550 thousand plants per hectare, depending on the cultivation zone. The hybrid is suitable for sowing in both optimal and late periods, expanding agronomic planning possibilities.