Determine which variety has performed the best for others in your area. The best variety to grow is the one that performs best for you. To spread the risk further, you should grow more than one variety. Most canola varieties are regionally adapted. For example, certain varieties are more suited to the longer growing season areas with more frost free days.
Many varieties perform well in particular areas or particular growing conditions.
Many farmers have seen a variety outperform all other varieties in an area one year and be one of the poorer performing varieties the next year. The weather and climate vary from area to area and year to year. Many farmers will try new varieties in an effort to get higher yields and improved performance. Although it increases risk, it is wise practice to become familiar with the new and better varieties being developed. It is best to try small acreages to minimize risks because of lack of familiarity.