Key Benefits

A unique combination of consistently high yield and low biomass
Good all round disease resistance
Low biomass limits lodging and allows direct cutting to reduce harvest costs
Good autumn vigour ensures reliable establishment


Yield and Gross Output

Castille was the UK's number one oilseed rape variety in 2005, 2006 and 2007
Castille is more consistent than many
other varieties
Castille continues to demonstrate consistent performance with high stable yields



Disease Resistance


Castille has good resistance to stem canker which is increasingly important with tighter oilseed rotations
Castille produces consistent high yields even when Stem Canker pressure is high



Agronomy

Castille is a low biomass type with a short straw habit
It has an excellent lodging resistance
It shows medium to early flowering and medium-early maturity



Low biomass leads to faster and easier harvesting with less straw to chop and lower fuel bills

Drilling Rates

Aim for an even spring population of 50 - 60 plants per m2
Target seed rate depends on expected establishment and winter losses
Seedbed quality, previous cropping and agronomic factors need to be considered with the aid of local knowledge and experience
Drill by target seed number (seeds per square metre), not seed weight