LID EXPLORATOR is a game-changing, very early soybean variety in the beginning of group 000, setting new benchmarks for yield and protein performance across Europe. Designed for early sowing and fast maturity, it combines exceptional agronomic traits with outstanding food-quality parameters. 

• Reliable European Performance: Consistently ranked  in the top in yield and protein across 43 comparative duels in Europe. LID EXPLORATOR is the future new European leader at the beginning of group 000 (+6% yield compared to ES Comandor).
• Robust and Resilient: Thanks to excellent disease and lodging resistance.
• Ideal for High-Value Markets: Food-grade quality meets processors’ demands thanks to its high protein content (+ 1 point compared to ES Comandor), and its yellow hilum. LID EXPLORATOR is suited for both industrial processing and human consumption.
• Earliness: The earliest soybean variety of Lidea with the same maturity as ES Comandor.
• Officially registered in: Romania (RO), Serbia (RS)

• Plant Height: Low (77 cm) for superior standing power.
• First Pod Height: Medium (10.9 cm), providing a reliable height for mechanical harvesting.
• Growth Type: Semi-determinate.
• Visual Markers: Violet flowers, tawny hair, and medium to dark green rounded ovate leaves.

• Early Vigour: Medium (6.2)
• Lodging Tolerance: High (1.4)
• Pod Shattering Tolerance: High (1.5)

• Sclerotinia tolerance: High

Source: R&D and official results (all years and all countries in EU)

To achieve the best results with LID EXPLORATOR, our experts recommend the following agronomic practices:

• Sowing Conditions: Plant in warm soils (>10°C) with a stable, warming forecast for the following days.
• Seeding Depth: 2–4 cm.
• Row Spacing: Maintain a distance of 18–30 cm.
• Planting Density:
  • Dry/No Irrigation: 670,000 – 750,000 seeds/ha.
  • Rainy/Irrigated: 600,000 – 660,000 seeds/ha.
• Harvest: Optimal moisture content is between 14% and 16%.

Expert Guidance for Your Soybean Crop

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Secure Your Yield with a Proven Performer

LID EXPLORATOR is the future new European leader at the beginning of group 000 (+6% yield and +1% point of protein compared to ES Comandor). This variety is the best 000 in lodging tolerance. 

Ready to leverage the strong dynamic growth and high field potential of LID EXPLORATOR for your next harvest? Contact your local Lidea representative today for the latest trial results and seeds availability.