Sunflower hybrid

Iskander

IMI IMI herbicide-tolerant

A high-potential all-rounder with one of the widest disease tolerance profiles in the lineup and yield potential above 5 tonnes per hectare.

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

Specifications

Maturity
105 to 110 days (middle-early)
Plant height
150 to 170 cm
Yield potential
above 5.0 t/ha
Oil content
50 to 52%
Broomrape resistance
Races A to E
Disease tolerance
Phomopsis, Sclerotinia, Botrytis, downy mildew
Drought
Tolerant

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

In the field

  • High stress tolerance
  • Versatile across diverse growing 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 Iskander availability

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