Sunflower hybrid

Solncepyek

SU SU herbicide-tolerant

A robust mid-season hybrid for SU herbicide programs, with full broomrape resistance and a root system built for tough seasons.

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

Specifications

Maturity
109 to 111 days (mid-season)
Plant height
170 to 180 cm
Yield potential
above 4.9 t/ha
Oil content
50 to 52%
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

  • Well-developed root system and strong stem
  • Excellent lodging resistance
  • Strong 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 Solncepyek availability

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