Our new confection hybrid with improved seed size and test weight compared to 954. Good late season plant health and standability translate into outstanding yield potential.
Hybrid Type...................................................Confection Adaptability........................................................Wide Stalk Quality..................................................Excellent Standability...................................................Excellent Plant Height........................................................Tall Flowering Date*...............................................65-69 Days Days to Physiological Maturity*.......................................95 Self Compatibility.............................................Very Good Field Uniformity....................................................Good Drought Tolerance..............................................Very Good Stem Curvature Class..............................................Curved Test Weight...................................................24-28 lbs. Oil Content..........................................................N/A
Phoma...............................................................Good Verticillium Wilt........................................Field Tolerance Sunflower Rust....................................Moderately Susceptible
Plant at population 10-20 % lower than oilseed sunflower to achieve a greater proportion of large seed in the harvested crop. Avoid delayed plantings as frost damage can cause "green" seed resulting in market discounts.
* Use as a relative guide only. Actual days to flower, physiological maturity and harvest will vary with planting dates , latitude and environmental conditions.