Natalia

The «NATALIA» rapeseed variety is a winter variety of Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris, belonging to the 00 type (erucic acid-free, low glucosinolate). The plant is diploid and is characterized by a height ranging from 77 to 152 cm depending on growing conditions.

Key yield and quality indicators: the mass of 1000 seeds is 2.8 g, fat content is about 43% (41.9% in some assessments), and seed yield reaches 26 c/ha. When used for both oilseeds and green fodder, green biomass yield can reach 388 c/ha.

The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness (8 points) and resistance to lodging (7 points), shattering (6 points), and drought (5 points). It also shows medium resistance to black leg, root bacterial blight, phoma, and alternaria, and above-average resistance to downy mildew. Plant appearance: dark green, lobed leaves of medium length; flowers have a lemon-yellow color.

The vegetative period ranges from 315 to 321 days, and flowering time is medium or early depending on the region. The variety is included in the State Register for use as oilseeds and green fodder, confirming its compliance with quality and safety requirements.