Outstanding oil content and high yield potential in a mid season hybrid. Uniform plant height and excellent standability. 458 is similar to 658 in maturity and oil content.
Hybrid Type........................................................Oil Adaptability................................................Mid Season Stalk Quality................................................Excellent Standability.................................................Excellent Plant Height....................................................Medium Flowering Date*.............................................64-69 Days Days to Physiological Maturity*.....................................95 Self Compatibility...........................................Excellent Field Uniformity.............................................Excellent Drought Tolerance.................................................Good Stem Curvature Class....................................Moderate Curve Test Weight.................................................31-35 lbs. Oil Content....................................................44-48 %
Phoma.............................................................Good Verticillium Wilt............................................Resistant Sunflower Rust....................................Good Field Tolerance
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.