Early-mid season hybrid with improved seed size and test weight compared to 954. Excellent plant health and stalk quality translate into higher yields.
Hybrid Type...........................................Confection Adaptability................................................Wide Stalk Quality..........................................Excellent Standability...........................................Excellent Plant Height.........................................Medium Tall Flowering Date*.......................................65-69 Days Days to Physiological Maturity*...............................95 Self Compatibility.....................................Very Good Field Uniformity.......................................Very 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.