NEX-845 CL
For canola growers in all growing season zones of western Canada looking for
higher profit. Nex 845 CL offers yield potential similar to 5020, higher profit potential than competitive canola varieties, the advantages of the CLEARFIELD® system, very good lodging resistance for easier swathing, an MR rating for Blackleg resistance and high profit potential.
Variety Characteristics
| Herbicide system |
CLEARFIELD |
| Yield |
99% of 5020 |
| Returns |
$40.31/acre more than 5020 |
| Maturity |
3.5 days later than 5020 |
| Zones of Adaptation |
Long, Mid and Short Season Zones
(LSZ, MSZ and SSZ) |
| Seed size |
Large |
| Seed color |
Brown/Black/Tan |
| Early season vigor |
Good |
| Lodging resistance |
Very Good |
| Green seed count |
Low |
| Blackleg rating |
MR1 |
| Fusarium wilt |
R2 |
| Seeding rate |
5.5 lbs/acre |
* Variety Characteristics and Returns based on 33 Nexera canola megaplot sites in LSZ,
MSZ and SSZ of Western Canada in 2008 and 2009. Returns calculated based on a
40 Bushel/acre crop of generic canola at a price of $396/tonne ($9.00/bu.) and a
Nexera canola health bonus of $50/tonne ($1.13/bu.). Profits do not take into account
seed prices, inputs, discounts or other offers. Actual results may vary.
1Blackleg rating is based on the official WCCRRC procedures for variety registration.
2Fusarium wilt rating is based on data collected from the Alberta Research Council Indoor Screening Protocol and is recognized by WCCRRC for variety registration.