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This year, we’re adding additional LibertyLink® hybrids and one TruFlex™ hybrid to our canola portfolio, each with their own maturity range and traits.
After successfully launching BY 7204LL in 2024, we know there’s strong demand for more. Our 2024 advancement work, which evaluated experimental hybrids alongside existing ones, helped us select three new hybrids for the 2025 season: BY 7206LL, BY 7202LL and BY 6223TF.
BY 7206LL
BY 7206LL is a high-yielding, mid-maturity (slightly later than BY 7204LL) canola hybrid that comes equipped with all the defense you could need. Coming in at 106% of InVigor® L340PC, this product doesn’t miss. With DefendR®-rated pod shatter reduction technology, DefendR-rated next-generation clubroot protection and DefendR-rated blackleg protection, BY 7206LL is sure to fit your farm’s needs.
“BY 7206LL is a great complement to our growing LibertyLink product portfolio,” said Justine Cornelsen, BrettYoung Agronomic & Regulatory Services Manager. “This product performed great in the field this year, and we’re excited to see it growing in fields across Western Canada in the upcoming season.”
BY 7202LL
BY 7202LL is a hybrid sure to boost your canola harvest. Packed with DefendR-rated pod shatter reduction technology and DefendR-rated next-generation clubroot protection, this product defends your yield and your field. This new hybrid is a mid-maturity plant slightly earlier than BY 7204LL with excellent standability. Ending the season at 101% of InVigor® L340PC, BY 7202LL is not to be taken lightly.
“This product is a great one for growers looking to straight-cut their canola,” said Cornelsen. “The Pod DefendR® trait gives growers maximum flexibility when it comes to harvest, allowing you to choose the right management system for you.”
BY 6223TF
BY 6223TF gives you the flexibility of the TruFlex system, while offering that DefendR protection you trust. Equipped with Pod DefendR and Clubroot DefendR®, you can choose your harvest method and be sure clubroot won’t take you down. This hybrid has an early to mid maturity as well, making it a suitable option for almost anywhere in Western Canada. BY 6223TF ended its season at 101% of DK900TF, making it a competitor like no other.
DefendR
BrettYoung canola hybrids with the DefendR designation have superior harvest management and disease resistance genetics.
What DefendR Traits Provide
- Pod DefendR trait: All hybrids with Pod DefendR score a minimum of 7.0 on the Canola Council of Canada’s canola shatter rating scale
- Current Pod DefendR hybrids: BY 7206LL, BY 7204LL, BY 7202LL, BY 6223TF, BY 6219TF, BY 6217TF and BY 6211TF
- Clubroot DefendR trait: Stacked 1st and next-generation clubroot resistance genes protect against established and new pathotypes (e.g., 3A, 3D, 3H)
- Blackleg DefendR trait: One or more major blackleg resistance genes aligned with predominant races, plus strong R-rating for quantitative adult plant resistance
To view all BrettYoung canola hybrids, visit the BrettYoung canola page.
FAQ
What new canola hybrids are being introduced for the 2025 season?
Three new canola hybrids are being introduced for 2025: BY 7206LL, BY 7202LL, and BY 6223TF.
What are the main features of BY 7206LL?
BY 7206LL is a high-yielding mid-maturity canola hybrid that is slightly later than BY 7204LL. It offers DefendR-rated pod shatter reduction technology, next-generation clubroot protection and blackleg protection.
How does BY 7202LL differ from the other hybrids?
BY 7202LL is a mid-maturity hybrid that matures slightly earlier than BY 7204LL. It features DefendR-rated pod shatter reduction and clubroot protection, has excellent standability and is well-suited for straight-cutting canola.
What is unique about BY 6223TF?
BY 6223TF is a TruFlex hybrid that offers Pod DefendR and Clubroot DefendR protection. It has early to mid maturity and is suitable for various regions in Western Canada.
What does the DefendR designation mean in BrettYoung canola hybrids?
The DefendR designation means the hybrids have superior harvest management and disease resistance genetics, including strong pod shatter reduction, clubroot resistance and blackleg resistance traits.
