Dimension
Status: East & West region Recommended List
Key Benefits
- Very high gross output
- Outstanding oil content
- Early to intermediate harvest dates
- Relatively short for a hybrid
- Intermediate to late sowing date
Dimension was first introduced to the UK in 2008, its year of recommendation for the East and West regions, and has already taken a significant market share. Dimension shows particularly strong early vigour in the autumn, and gives a very high gross output, with its impressive oil content and high yield.
| HGCA Recommended List 2012/2013 | Gross Output | Oil Content |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | 103 | 46.6 |
| Excalibur | 103 | 45.1 |
| Palace | 102 | 45.4 |
| Vision | 102 | 44.5 |
Straw Strength
Dimension has naturally good stem characteristics. It is a relatively stiff variety with excellent resistance to lodging. It is shorter and stiffer than many other hybrids scoring an 8 for stem stiffness and resistance to lodging.
| HGCA Recommended List 2012/2013 | Stem Stiffness | Resistance to Lodging |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | 8 | 8 |
| Rhino | 7 | 7 |
| Excalibur | 7 | 7 |
| Expower | 7 | 7 |
Disease Resistance
Dimension has a combination of excellent characteristics which result in strong disease resistance. It scores 5 for light leaf spot and 5 for stem canker resistance which is an advantage as oilseed rape rotations become tighter.
The above data has been sourced from the HGCA Recommended List 2012/13
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Michael Mann
Director Marketing
and Sales
Phone +44(0)1366 388223
Fax +44(0)1366 388227
info@dsv-uk.co.uk
