DK Exsteel
DK Exsteel is the first choice for those who want proven consistency at the highest level of performance, and one of the best varieties for later as well as main season sowing.
Product details
Rapid autumn development as well as vigorous establishment for the edge in combatting early pest and weather challenges.
Notably fast spring growth, enabling better compensation than most for any CSFB larvae and pigeon damage.
Neither early nor late flowering helps to minimise frost risks on the one hand while optimising the length of pod fill on the other.
Some of the highest foliar disease ratings available plus strong standing power and stem stiffness for the most trouble-free agronomy.
Demonstrably good resistance to verticillium with particularly good stem health.
Original Dekalb pod shatter resistance, maximising combining flexibility and minimising
Vigorous Establishment
Robust initial root and shoot growth for the most reliable and even establishment.
Rapid Autumn Development
Faster-than-average development for the most rapid growth away from flea beetles and other autumn challenges.
Double Phoma Resistance
RLM7 supported by polygenic resistance for the most durable phoma/stem canker protection and greatest spraying economy and flexibility.
High Light Leaf Spot Resistance
High level polygenic resistance for the most reliable light leaf spot protection and greatest spraying economy and flexibility.
Pod Shatter Resistance
Pioneering genetic resistance to pod shattering for the least seed shedding up to and at harvest and the greatest flexibility in harvest timing.
High Oil
Higher-than-average oil content to maximise gross output for added market returns.
Vital Statistics
NIAB, OAT & Scottish Agronomy Replicated Trials Data 2022 & 2023 – 14 varieties at 8 sites
Trial Performance
