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Explore our portfolio of elite castor seed varaities. Meet EVF716, developed for improved yield and oil content
Average plant height (cm) |
70-120cm |
Flowering (days from sowing) |
35-40 days |
Total cycle (harvest) (days from sowing) |
100-115 days |
Receme size |
Small |
Number of Receme |
4-5 racemes |
Stem color |
Dark red |
Drought tolerance |
Low |
Oil content (%) |
48-50% |
Grain yield potential (t/Ha) |
2-3 t/Ha |
Planting time | Early rainy season |
Planting system | Pneumatic seeders |
Spacing (continuous grooves) | 0.75-1m among furrows |
Plants / Hectare (Density) | 38-42k |
Seed consumption | 13-15 kg / ha |
Seeding depth | ~5cm |
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