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Explore our portfolio of elite castor seed varaities. Meet EVF701, developed for improved yield and oil content
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Average plant height (cm) |
120-170 cm |
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Flowering (days from sowing) |
40-45 days |
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Total cycle (harvest) (days from sowing) |
125-145 days |
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Receme size |
Large |
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Number of Receme |
1-3 racemes |
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Stem color |
Light red |
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Drought tolerance |
High |
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Oil content (%) |
48-50% |
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Grain yield potential (t/Ha) |
2-3 t/Ha |
Planting time | Mid – late rainy season |
Planting system | Pneumatic seeders |
Spacing (continuous grooves) | 0.75-1 m among furrows |
Plants / Hectare (Density) | 33-40k |
Seed consumption | 10-14 kg / Ha |
Seeding depth | ~5 cm |
Recommended herbicide | Pendimethalin |
Hand weeding | Proceed when necessary |
Fertilizers and liming | Follow local recommendation |
Manual or mechanized harvesting | Fantini headers |
*Variety characteristics are highly subjected to temperature, sun radiation and water availability
