PARCOURS

German Breeding for Maximum Yields

Winter rapeseed 'Parkurs' is the result of long-term breeding efforts by the German company NPZ Lembke (Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG). This simple linear hybrid has firmly established itself in the portfolios of agricultural enterprises focused on stable performance under the diverse climatic conditions of Europe. NPZ Lembke’s specialists focused on combining high oil content with resistance to pathogens, making 'Parkurs' a reliable tool for producing high-quality commercial grain.

Agronomic Performance and Protection

The key feature of this hybrid lies in its genetic tolerance to a wide range of diseases. The plant demonstrates significant resistance to phoma, which is critical for maintaining stem integrity and preventing lodging during peak growth stages. Under intensive farming conditions, 'Parkurs' confirms its status as a high-productivity variety:

• Yield Potential: 60–70 dt/ha.
• Oil Content: 45–50%, meeting modern processing requirements.
• Hybrid Type: Simple linear, ensuring uniformity of the crop and ease of harvesting operations.

Although NPZ Lembke's breeding program covers a wide range of crops, their focus on rapeseed quality remains a trademark of the originator. The use of modern selection markers has allowed 'Parkurs' to effectively resist common fungal diseases while maintaining stability during spring vegetation regrowth.

Market Positioning

Today, 'Parkurs' is highly sought after by farmers practicing intensive cultivation technologies. The crop’s high compensatory capacity allows it to build biomass rapidly, which, combined with a robust root system, ensures excellent winter hardiness. For the producer, this translates into minimized wintering risks and guaranteed output of high-oil-content raw materials.

By leveraging its research centers, NPZ Lembke continues to uphold the hybrid’s reputation as a 'workhorse' of European fields. 'Parkurs' does not just provide high yield figures; it offers the predictability required by professional agricultural operations.