Spring rape seed CONTRA CL

mediumresistant to lodgingoilseeds and protein crops

Contra CL joined the new AHDB Spring Descriptive List in 2021. The variety is now the highest yielding Clearfield on the list and represents a step forward from our established Clearfield variety Click CL. Contra CL has now been tested in official trials in the UK for 4 years. It has proven to have a stable yield (94%) and a high oil content (43.9%). It has a strong, vigourous growth habit ensuring quick leaf production. It also offers an improved drought tolerance which can increase the variety’s chances in lower rain fall planting years. Contra CL has a medium late score for maturity (5) and a medium – early (7) score for flowering. It has a relatively short stem which ensures an easy harvest. -The highest yielding Clearfield on the Descriptive List -Strong, vigourous growth habit ensuring quick leaf production -Improved drought tolerance which can increase the variety’s chances in lower rain fall planting years