Sunflower

Capri


Features

Capri is one of our top performing early season hybrids. It produces uniform plants with very high yields and oil content. Very good fall drydown.

Agronomic Characteristics

Hybrid Type........................................................Oil
Adaptability..............................................Early Season
Stalk Quality................................................Very Good
Standability.................................................Very good
Plant Height..............................................Medium Short
Flowering Date*.............................................63-68 Days
Days to Physiological Maturity*.....................................90
Self Compatibility...........................................Excellent
Field Uniformity.............................................Excellent
Drought Tolerance.................................................Good
Stem Curvature Class...........................................Upright
Test Weight.................................................28-32 lbs.
Oil Content....................................................41-45 %

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.