Laboulet Semences

French Seed Breeder Since 1885 - Sunflower, Corn, Linseed, Pea & Castor Bean

For over a century, Laboulet Semences has been developing high-performance hybrid varieties adapted to diverse climates and soils worldwide. Our expertise in varietal selection ensures optimal yield and quality for every grower.

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Every plant with a full ear. 3.50 m high, that's a record.

Our partner Agrande visiting two Finnish growers, Zeta corn under plasticFinland, with our partner Agrande

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Dwarf Castor Hybrid

LS Harold

Dwarf castor bean hybrid with test good yield potential, lodging resistance and regular plant type.

Dwarf Castor Hybrid

LS Peter

Very early dwarf castor bean hybrid with strong productivity and good adaptability.

Dwarf Castor Hybrid

LS Suzi

Semi-dwarf castor bean hybrid with high yield, early development and strong adaptability.

Giant Castor Hybrid

LS Marilou

Giant castor bean with high yield, very tall plants and strong adaptability.

Ultra Early Corn Hybrid

LS Siliciana

Very early double-cross hybrid delivering strong silage yield, good forage quality and reliable digestibility.

Ultra Early Corn Hybrid

LS Amuria

Very early double-hybrid maize with strong forage quality and excellent digestibility.

Ultra Early Corn Hybrid

LS Arolia

Ultra-early hybrid delivering high forage yield, strong feed value and excellent digestibility.

Ultra Early Corn Hybrid

LS Maridol

Ultra-early hybrid with a very short cycle, ideal for early silage and fast grain maturity.

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This hybrid is performing very well. Only they have corn with an FAO index as low as 120.

Chief agronomist, Tensh Astyk farm (irrigated fields)Kazakhstan, with our partner Eurasia Crop Care

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Since 1885

Four generations of seed breeding expertise

Founded in the Somme region of northern France, Laboulet Semences has been developing high-performance hybrid varieties for over a century. Our independent family-owned company combines deep agronomic knowledge with modern genetics to deliver seeds adapted to diverse climates and soils across more than 30 countries.

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Castor Seed Oil Content Percentage: 35% to 57% — What Drives the Gap?

Castor Seed Oil Content Percentage: 35% to 57% — What Drives the Gap?

Castor Seed Oil Content Percentage: 35% to 57% — What Drives the Gap? When processors and agronomists evaluate castor as a cash crop, one number dominates every conversation: the oil content percentage of the seed. It determines extraction yields, processing economics, and ultimately the farm gate price. Yet the range found in the literature — […]

How to Maximize Black Oil Sunflower Yield: Agronomic Tips for Commercial Growers

How to Maximize Black Oil Sunflower Yield: Agronomic Tips for Commercial Growers

Black oil sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the highest-value oilseed crops available to commercial growers. Its seeds contain 40 to 50 percent oil by dry weight — substantially more than confectionery sunflower varieties — making it the preferred choice for edible oil, biodiesel, and high-energy livestock feeds. Yet black oil sunflower is also […]

What Are Castor Beans Used For? Uses, Oil & Industry

What Are Castor Beans Used For? Uses, Oil & Industry

Few crops can match the industrial versatility of the castor bean (Ricinus communis L.). A single hectare of well-managed castor plants produces hundreds of kilograms of seeds containing up to 57 percent oil — an oil unlike any other vegetable oil in the world. That oil fuels industries as diverse as aerospace, cosmetics, high-performance polymers, […]