How to Grow Hyola 700CL Canola
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Hyola 700CL Canola
Brassica napus
vegetableHyola 700CL is a modern hybrid canola variety bred for oil production, featuring clearfield herbicide tolerance technology. This cultivar produces oil-rich seeds used for culinary oil, animal feed, and industrial applications. It combines high yield potential with disease resistance and agronomic flexibility.
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Example Hyola 700CL Canola timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)
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Plant Hyola 700CL Canola
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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Harvest Hyola 700CL Canola
Around Jul 16≈ 90 days after planting
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 3-8, with best performance in cooler temperate regions
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Germination & Seedling
2-3 weeksSeed germinates within 5-10 days. Seedlings emerge with two round cotyledons, developing true leaves within 1-2 weeks. Plant grows 2-4 inches tall.
Ensure adequate soil moisture without waterlogging. Protect seedlings from flea beetles and other early pests. Thin seedlings if necessary to proper spacing.
Vegetative Growth
3-4 weeksPlant develops 4-6 true leaves and establishes strong root system. Stem elongates and side branches begin to form. Height reaches 6-12 inches.
Monitor for pest pressure (especially flea beetles and pollen beetles). Begin early herbicide applications if using Clearfield system (imazamox). Ensure adequate nitrogen availability. Maintain consistent moisture.
Bolting & Flowering
4-6 weeksPlant shoots upward rapidly to 18-36 inches. Terminal raceme appears with yellow flowers clustered along the stem. Flowering begins at stem tip and progresses downward over 2-4 weeks.
Critical stage for water availability—drought stress severely reduces pod set and yield. Monitor for Sclerotinia (white mold) in humid conditions; apply fungicides if needed. Continue pest management as adult plant beetles feed on flowers.
Pod Development & Maturation
4-5 weeksFlowers transition to siliques (seed pods), elongating and enlarging over 3-4 weeks. Pods mature from green to tan/brown. Seeds fill within pods and mature internally.
This is the critical period for seed fill and oil content development. Maintain adequate moisture and nutrient availability. Monitor for pod-feeding insects and late diseases. Reduce irrigation as plants approach maturity.
Harvest Maturity
1-2 weeksPods turn brown and dry; seeds rattle inside when shaken. Plant foliage yellows and dries. Moisture content of seeds reaches 8-12%, ready for combine harvest.
Harvest when seed moisture is 8-10% for minimal shattering and optimal storage. Time harvest carefully—early cutting results in immature seeds; late harvest causes shattering losses. Cut at 4-6 inches above ground to reduce lodging risk.
Companion Planting
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Common Pests
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Insecticide seed treatments, early seedling protection with insecticides, resistant varieties. Economic threshold: 25% defoliation at seedling stage.
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Threshold-based insecticide applications at early flowering (50% bloom or 20+ beetles per plant). Scout regularly during flowering.
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Insecticide applications targeting adults pre-flowering or larvae in pods. Crop rotation minimizes overwinter populations.
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Fungicide applications at early flowering (20-30% bloom). Crop rotation, resistant varieties, and proper plant spacing improve air circulation.
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Seed treatments, resistant/tolerant varieties, crop rotation (3-4 years minimum). Avoid overhead irrigation.
Uses
Canola Cooking Oil
CulinaryCanola oil extracted from Hyola 700CL seeds is refined into a high-quality culinary oil used for cooking, baking, and food preparation. The oil is prized for its neutral flavor and high smoke point (approximately 450°F/232°C). [source]
Margarine & Food Manufacturing
CulinaryRefined canola oil serves as a primary ingredient in margarine production and numerous processed foods including salad dressings, mayonnaise, and bakery products. [source]
Industrial & Cosmetic Uses
HouseholdCanola oil is used in hydraulic fluids, plastics, cosmetics, lubricants, and biodiesel production. Its versatility makes it valuable beyond food applications. [source]
Animal Feed & Nutritional Supplement
HouseholdCanola meal (the protein-rich byproduct after oil extraction) is a valuable livestock feed ingredient, and whole seeds are used in animal nutrition as an energy-dense feedstuff. [source]
Pollinator Resource
WildlifeThe abundant yellow flowers provide essential pollen and nectar resources for honeybees and wild pollinators during bloom, supporting populations of beneficial insects. [source]
Harvest Tips
Harvest when 50-75% of pods on plant are brown and seeds are dark brown/black inside. Test seed moisture with moisture meter (target 8-10% for storage). Cut plants 4-6 inches above ground using swather or direct combine. Minimize field time after cutting to reduce shattering losses. Clean seed before storage. Proper storage requires <10% moisture at 10-15°C to maintain germination.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 Hyola 700CL's 'Clearfield' designation refers to its tolerance to imidazolinone herbicides, allowing growers to use imazamox for broad-spectrum weed control without harming the crop—a technology that requires grower licensing agreement.
- 🌱 Canola is a relatively young crop, developed in Canada in the 1970s by breeding traditional rapeseed to reduce erucic acid and glucosinolate content, making the oil safer for human consumption; 'Canola' stands for 'Canadian oil, low acid.'
- 🌱 A single canola plant can produce 1,000-3,000 seeds, and the entire crop cycle from seeding to harvest maturity is only 90-120 days in optimal conditions, making it an efficient agricultural commodity.
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