Sunflower / Confection

974


Features

A full season hybrid with very large seed size. It displays good seedling vigor, very good standability and maintains a high meat to hull ratio.

Agronomic Characteristics

Hybrid Type........................................Confection
Adaptability.............................................Wide
Stalk Quality.......................................Very Good
Standability........................................Very Good
Plant Height......................................Medium Tall
Flowering Date*....................................66-70 Days
Days to Physiological Maturity*............................97 
Self Compatibility..................................Very Good
Field Uniformity.........................................Good
Drought Tolerance...................................Very Good
Stem Curvature Class...................................Curved
Test Weight........................................23-27 lbs.
Oil Content...............................................N/A

Disease Ratings

Phoma....................................................Good
Verticillium Wilt.............................Field Tolerance
Sunflower Rust.........................Moderately Susceptible

Management Tips

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.