This hybrid, as is clear from the name, was bred in Canada in the Quebec province of the same name, which gave the species its name. The manufacturer is the reputable Seed Grain Company. A feature of the hybrid is increased moisture resistance and crop safety even during heavy rains.
Characteristics of canola Quebec
Vegetative period — 281 — 296 days;
Ripeness group — mid-early;
Oil content - 45%;
Growing — winter.
Advantages of Quebec hybrid:
Cold resistance;
Resistance to lying down;
Moisture resistance;
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Resistance to pathogens;
Does not rot;
It doesn't crack.
Where is Quebec grown in Ukraine?
"Quebec" perfectly adapts to all climatic zones of Ukraine. Including to regions where it rains constantly. The best yield is in areas with sufficient moisture, that is, in Western Ukraine and central regions. Ukrainian farmers have long appreciated the reliability of the variety and its resistance to many extreme weather conditions. The variability of the growing season gives freedom in planning the harvest schedule.
When is Quebec rape harvested?
Harvest after the final ripening of the seeds. Otherwise, the producer faces significant crop losses. To harvest a mature hybrid by direct harvesting, seed moisture content of up to 17 percent is required. With a higher percentage of humidity, resort to separate cleaning. The ripeness detector is a bright dark shade of seeds, a rustling sound when shaken.
Is Quebec depleting the soil?
"Quebec", like other hybrids, can potentially harm the land in case of violation of crop rotation rules, incorrect selection of agricultural crops-predecessors, insufficient care. "Quebec" is sown only after legumes and annual grasses, early
potatoes. Next on this plot should be
cereal crops or
vegetables, with the exception of cabbage crops. Cabbage and rape have common natural pests that can additionally cause damage to the soil.