Sunflower

475


Features

Excellent yield potential in a full season hybrid. 475 shows improved stalk strength in growing environments afflicted with stem weevil and associated Phoma and early ripening diseases.

Agronomic Characteristics

Hybrid Type........................................................Oil
Adaptability...............................................Late Season
Stalk Quality................................................Very Good
Standability.................................................Very Good
Plant Height......................................................Tall
Flowering Date*.............................................69-73 Days
Days to Physiological Maturity*.....................................99
Self Compatibility...........................................Very Good
Field Uniformity.............................................Very Good
Drought Tolerance.................................................Good
Stem Curvature Class............................................Curved
Test Weight.................................................29-33 lbs.
Oil Content....................................................39-43 %

Disease Ratings

Phoma........................................................Very Good
Verticillium Wilt............................................Resistant
Sunflower Rust................................Moderate Field Tolerance

Management Tips

Please refer to the North Dakota State Sunflower Production Guide, Ext. Bulletin Number 25, for general sunflower production guidelines, or call Mycogen Plant Sciences at 1-800-437-6666 for specific recommendations.

* Use as a relative guide only. Actual days to flower, physiological maturity and harvest will vary with planting dates , latitude and environmental conditions.