Nunavik

Stable Yield in Short Growing Seasons: Nunavik Soy

For growers operating in regions with limited growing seasons, choosing the right genetics is a strategic necessity. The "Nunavik" variety from the Canadian breeding company Cerela is designed to push crops beyond the traditional boundaries of high-risk farming. With a vegetation period of just 90–100 days, this variety shows remarkable plasticity for its size.

Biological Potential and Protection

The key feature of Nunavik is the combination of early maturity and high protein concentration (43–45%). Unlike many short-season varieties that sacrifice grain quality for speed of ripening, this hybrid maintains a high nutritional standard. The plant height of 60–70 cm ensures ease of mechanical harvesting, minimizing pod losses at the lower levels.

The variety's phytosanitary profile is robust. Cerela’s breeding program focused on resistance to pathogens that often trigger epidemics in dense stands:

• High resistance to downy mildew, septoria, and bacteriosis.
• Complex defensive mechanisms against white mold (sclerotinia), fusarium, and ascochyta.
• Effective protection against brown spot and mycosphaerella blight.

Who Is This Variety For?

Nunavik is an optimal solution for farming operations aiming to diversify crop rotation and reduce dependency on end-of-season weather anomalies. It is a choice for those who invest in intensive technology with a guarantee of early harvest. The main strength of this variety is its predictability, even in cool summers. Its weakness, like all compact varieties, lies in sensitivity to extremely low seeding rates, so we recommend strictly adhering to seeding density guidelines to ensure a full and productive stand.