SY Medal

Achieving Yield Stability with SI Medal

For agronomists planning the winter rapeseed season, the primary objective is risk management. The SI Medal open-pollinated variety from Syngenta is favored by producers who prioritize predictability and plasticity. Unlike high-input hybrids that require near-perfect conditions, this variety shows remarkable resilience in real-world field conditions where weather volatility is a constant challenge.

Disease Resistance and Plant Physiology

A major obstacle in rapeseed cultivation is the pathogen pressure. SI Medal offers strong resistance to Phoma (black leg), a disease that can compromise fields long before flowering. Combined with its performance against Cylindrosporium leaf spot, the variety helps reduce the need for excessive fungicide applications, thereby optimizing the cost structure of production.

Morphological traits allow the crop to maximize soil resource utilization:

• A plant height of 160–170 cm provides a robust canopy for optimal photosynthesis.
• High branching potential ensures a consistent number of pods per plant.
• Flexibility in planting density: with a recommended seeding rate of 400,000 to 600,000 plants per hectare, the variety adapts well to within-row competition while maintaining a yield potential of 50–60 dt/ha.

Field Application Guidelines

SI Medal is an excellent choice for farms utilizing conventional tillage and crop management practices. Its high adaptability allows for successful development even in cases of delayed planting or stressful autumn weather patterns. Uniform ripening simplifies the harvesting process, reducing mechanical losses during direct combining.

This variety serves as a reliable tool for those seeking the optimal balance between seed investment and net profit. By choosing SI Medal, you benefit from Syngenta’s "Swiss standard" of quality, field-proven across various agricultural zones to ensure reliable performance season after season.