Sunflower hybrid

Armata

IMI IMI herbicide-tolerant

The early finisher. Armata matures in as little as 95 days, which makes it a strong fit for short rainy seasons and late planting windows.

Sunflower crop grown from Betaren hybrids at a demonstration plot in Tanzania
From our demonstration plots in Tanzania

Specifications

Maturity
95 to 100 days (short-season)
Plant height
160 to 170 cm
Yield potential
above 4.7 t/ha
Oil content
50 to 52%
Broomrape resistance
Races A to E
Disease tolerance
Sclerotinia, Botrytis, downy mildew (resistant)
Drought
Tolerant

Manufacturer specifications. Field results depend on local conditions and agronomy.

In the field

  • One of the earliest hybrids in the range
  • Highly stable under varying conditions
  • Resistant to lodging and shedding

Which technology is right for you?

Classic hybrids run a conventional herbicide program. IMI and SU hybrids let you spray matching post-emergence herbicides over the crop for cleaner fields. Our agronomists will match the hybrid to your weed pressure.

Sunflower program

Ask about Armata availability

Message us your region and hectares and we'll confirm seed availability, pricing and the right seeding rate for your conditions.