Sunflower hybrid

Ratnik

SU SU herbicide-tolerant

High oil, full broomrape resistance and a strong stem. Ratnik is the SU-program pick for growers chasing oil content.

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

Specifications

Maturity
105 to 110 days (mid-season)
Plant height
170 to 180 cm
Yield potential
above 4.9 t/ha
Oil content
50 to 53%
Seeding rate
55 to 60 thousand seeds/ha
Broomrape resistance
Races A to G
Disease tolerance
Sclerotinia, Botrytis
Drought
Tolerant

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

In the field

  • Excellent lodging resistance
  • High overall stress resistance
  • Good self-pollinator

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 Ratnik availability

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