SU Cossani

Stable yields in tough conditions: the potential of ZU Kossani winter rye

For farmers working in regions with limited soil moisture or high infection pressure, selecting the right seeds is a strategic decision. The German winter rye variety ZU Kossani by Saaten-Union is a tool for those who prioritize predictable results and reduced costs for fungicide protection.

Why choose this variety?

• High resistance to pathogens: Genetic defense against brown rust and stem smut allows for a reduction in scheduled chemical treatments. The variety effectively withstands a complex of diseases, including rhynchosporium and powdery mildew, keeping the leaf canopy healthy until the grain-filling phase.
• Technological reliability: Winter rye is characterized by high resistance to lodging. This is a critical factor for farms using intensive growing technologies: there is no need to worry about yield losses during high winds or heavy rains at the end of the growing season.
• Optimal maturity: As a mid-ripening variety, ZU Kossani helps balance the workload for harvesting machinery, spreading the harvest window effectively.

Practical experience shows that this variety is best suited for fields where a reliable crop rotation predecessor is needed or for obtaining stable commercial grain volumes. Due to its adaptability, the variety delivers consistent results even on less fertile soils where other cereals might underperform.

When planning a sowing campaign, agronomists choose ZU Kossani as a reliable «insurance» option: it requires less effort to maintain the phytosanitary condition of the crops while ensuring high ear productivity. Ultimately, this leads to a lower cost per ton of production and higher profit margins for the harvest.