Cleopatra is a medium-early winter rapeseed variety, distinguished by high yield and stable seed quality. The plant reaches a height of about 170 cm and is characterized by early flowering and maturation, allowing effective use in various climatic conditions. The vegetation period is approximately 85-90 days, ensuring timely harvest. Seeds have high oil content — around 44-48%, and protein content varies within 19.7-24%, making the variety attractive for producing high-quality oil. Erucic acid and glucosinolates are at minimal levels, improving the nutritional and technological properties of the product.
The Cleopatra variety is characterized by high resistance to adverse environmental factors, including drought, cold, and wind loads. Wind resistance is rated at 9 points, lodging resistance at 8.7, drought resistance at 8.2, and cold resistance at 8.6 points. Moreover, the crop exhibits excellent resistance to major rapeseed diseases, such as phoma, black leg, peronosporosis, sclerotinia, alternaria, and bacterial blight. Seeds are treated with a complex of agents, including imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, microfertilizers, and growth stimulants, ensuring high germination and protection during early growth stages.
For sowing the Cleopatra variety, the optimal soil temperature at sowing depth of 6-7 °C is recommended; for late sowing — 10-12 °C. The seeding rate is 700-800 thousand seeds per hectare for optimal sowing dates and 800-900 thousand for late sowing. Seeds are packed in paper bags of 3,000,000 units and are resistant to Roundup and its analogs, facilitating crop management and enhancing weed control efficiency. Due to its characteristics and adaptability, the Cleopatra variety is a reliable choice for cultivation in various agroclimatic zones.
