GEORGE is a high gross output hybrid oilseed rape variety with outstanding disease resistance new to the AHDB Recommended List for 2019. Latest AHDB trial results show GEORGE with a current gross output average of 5.4 t/ha in the UK.
Seed is available exclusively through Gleadells and Agrovista.
Breeding insights
"GEORGE offers an advance in oilseed rape agronomics with short, stiff straw that gives the variety strong standing power, as well as outstanding disease resistance. Combine this with high seed yield and high gross output - a superb variety."
- Mark Bullen
Variety Overview
We've compared a few varieties on the AHDB Recommended List 2019 and shared some key statistics we think you'll be interested in.
Yield
| Gross output* (E/W) | Seed yield* (UK) | Oil content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
GEORGE | 102 | 102 | 45.5 |
Elgar | 103 | 103 | 45.1 |
Alizze | 102 | 102 | 45.8 |
* % treated control (Gross output E/W= 5.3 t/ha; Seed yield UK = 5.0 t/ha)
[ ] = limited data
Agronomic features
| Resistance to lodging (1-9) | Earliness of flowering (1-9) | Earliness of maturity (1-9) |
|---|---|---|---|
GEORGE | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Elgar | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Alizze | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Disease profile
| Leaf spot (1-9) | Stem canker (1-9) |
|---|---|---|
GEORGE | 6 | [8] |
Elgar | 7 | 6 |
Alizze | 7 | 5 |