LumenSpring OSR
Early Spring Oilseed Rape
Strengths
One of the earliest maturing varieties available
Reliable on farm performance
Agronomic Characteristics
Lumen in UK trials has a very high seed yield of 105% combined with a high oil content of 44.7% but by far its strongest asset is its early vigour in the spring, quickly establishing a strong rooting system and early leaf set helping to ensure maximum plant survival against potential flea beetle attack.
Lumen is packed in 2.1 million live seeds which gives a drilling rate of around 70 seeds per m2.
Growers should aim to achieve a plant population of around 55 – 65 plants per m2.
Growers should try and resist the temptation to drill too early as temperature and day length will act against the newly sown seedling.
Plants will emerge too slowly and will not be able to outcompete the weed pressure and struggle to outgrow pest attack.
“You need a good reliable break crop to set up your farm, to drill winter cereals at the best time and get the most from your investment”
