Sunflower hybrid

Krechet

IMI IMI herbicide-tolerant

A triple award winner with outstanding downy mildew resistance and the drought tolerance dry seasons demand.

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

Specifications

Maturity
105 to 108 days (middle-early)
Plant height
170 to 180 cm
Yield potential
above 4.7 t/ha
Oil content
49.5 to 52%
Seeding rate
55 to 60 thousand seeds/ha
Broomrape resistance
Races A to E
Disease tolerance
Sclerotinia, Botrytis, downy mildew (highly resistant)
Drought
Tolerant

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

In the field

  • Winner of the Breeding Breakthrough 2025 award in three categories
  • Very resistant to lodging
  • High drought resistance

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 Krechet availability

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