Aspire is a great variety with the crucial trait for TuYV resistance, exclusive to LG conventionals.
Aspire is a short robust plant type with very good straw characteristics. Solid for disease, along with TuYV resistance and a slower development speed, mean Aspire is a great fit for those looking to drill earlier. This variety has proven consistent in trial as well as on farm, where it remains a popular with farmers who want an option that isn't hybrid.
| Aspire | Amarone | Acacia | Annika | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Output- UK | 98 | 101 | 99 | 101 |
| Gross Output- E/W | 98 | 101 | 98 | 101 |
| Gross Output- North | 96 | 101 | 102 | 101 |
| Lodging Resistance | [8] | [8] | [8] | [8] |
| Stem Stiffness | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Plant Height (cm) | 138 | 143 | 138 | 141 |
| Earliness of Flowering | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Earliness of Maturity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Oil Content (@9% moisture) | 45.2 | 45 | 44.8 | 45 |
Aspire is a great variety with the crucial trait for TuYV resistance, exclusive to LG conventionals.
Aspire is a short robust plant type with very good straw characteristics. Solid for disease, along with TuYV resistance and a slower development speed, mean Aspire is a great fit for those looking to drill earlier. This variety has proven consistent in trial as well as on farm, where it remains a popular with farmers who want an option that isn't hybrid.
| Aspire | Amarone | Acacia | Annika | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Output- UK | 98 | 101 | 99 | 101 |
| Gross Output- E/W | 98 | 101 | 98 | 101 |
| Gross Output- North | 96 | 101 | 102 | 101 |
| Lodging Resistance | [8] | [8] | [8] | [8] |
| Stem Stiffness | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Plant Height (cm) | 138 | 143 | 138 | 141 |
| Earliness of Flowering | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Earliness of Maturity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Oil Content (@9% moisture) | 45.2 | 45 | 44.8 | 45 |
Data from the AHDB Oilseed Rape Recommended List 2024/25. On the 1-9 scales, high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance). [ ] = limited data. Agronomic features marked with * are breeders perspective.
