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Understanding the risks and benefits of different market
segments can help growers determine which can be the
most profitable in a given year.
Planting dates vary considerably from region to region,
but both early and late planting dates have associated
benefits and risks.
Downy Mildew (355KB PDF) Downy mildew is a fungal disease that primarily has been controlled by genetic resistance bred into sunflower hybrids,
but new strains identified in 2009 have overcome this
genetic resistance.
Sunflower Harvest (363KB PDF) Sunflower maturity must be determined to accurately time desiccation and harvest. Applying a desiccant to sunflowers at physiological maturity can help flowers dry down faster, enabling earlier harvest.
Sunflower Populations (430KB PDF) Sunflowers planted at varying populations can result in similar yields. Responding to environmental demands will help meet crop goals.
Sunflower Fertilization (424KB PDF) Soil testing helps growers determine nutrient availability and
deficiencies to establish an appropriate fertility program for
sunflowers.
Double Crop Sunflowers (463KB PDF) When considering a double crop, High Plains growers should think about the advantages of planting sunflowers.