Sunflower

8310


Features

A medium maturity hybrid with excellent yield potential and high oil content. This medium height sunflower is widely adapted across a broad range of environmental conditions.

Agronomic Characteristics

Hybrid Type........................................................Oil
Adaptability................................................Mid Season
Stalk Quality................................................Excellent
Standability.................................................Excellent
Plant Height....................................................Medium
Flowering Date*.............................................65-70 Days
Days to Physiological Maturity*.....................................96
Self Compatibility...........................................Very Good
Field Uniformity.............................................Very Good
Drought Tolerance.................................................Good
Stem Curvature Class....................................Moderate Curve
Test Weight.................................................30-34 lbs.
Oil Content....................................................43-47 %

Disease Ratings

Phoma.............................................................Good
Verticillium Wilt............................................Resistant
Sunflower Rust....................................Good 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.