Oilseed rape: from Hybrid to Harvest

Oilseed rape is an integral part of the UK arable rotation, but it’s not without its risks and challenges. Corteva is committed to supporting farmers and agronomists to grow oilseed rape successfully.

This online hub will support you through the season. Bookmark this page and visit regularly for updates.

 

JANUARY 2026 UPDATE:

Astrokerb® and Kerb® Flo 500: winter application guidance

With cold and snowy weather conditions in the first half of January, oilseed rape crops are opening up and with bare ground this may bring germination of weeds.

If an Astrokerb or Kerb Flo 500 application hasn't been possible to apply in the autumn, there is still time. Astrokerb or Kerb Flo 500 must be applied to oilseed rape by the 31st January.

Before application, remember to check the weather forecast and individual field conditions, following the propyzamide stewardship guidelines.

Don't forget to view the materials on our propyzamide hub and stewardship page.

If snow is present, before making an application, wait for it to melt, because this can increase potential for run-off. If applying Astrokerb, then wait for the leaves to become frost-free before an application.

For applications that were made in the late autumn, you should start to see Astrokerb or Kerb Flo 500 working on the blackgrass, with swollen stem bases and root tips. Remember it can take up to 12 weeks before symptoms appear.

Propyzamide right rate, right conditions, right time
Winter oilseed rape hybrid guide

Take a look at our winter oilseed rape hybrid guide for the upcoming season to find out more about our range of hybrids. Click here to view the hybrid guide.

Oilseed rape product highlights

We're committed to developing new chemistry and solutions for oilseed rape growers. View our product highlights to find out more.

Maximise your oilseed rape crop potential

Key weeds to watch out for in OSR

Explore the weed biology section of our website to learn more about weeds and how you can control them.

Let's talk about OSR!

We’ve been speaking to farmers and specialists about the benefits they see to growing oilseed rape, the top things essential to growing the crop successfully and considerations for autumn, including anything new they will be trying.

Many thanks to Will Baker, Matt Fuller, David Marsland, Andrew Bowley and Corteva’s Andy Stainthorpe for providing these great insights.