Sunflower

Cavalry


Features

Our top selling full season hybrid displays high oil content and outstanding yield potential. Uniform plant height and excellent standability.

Agronomic Characteristics

Hybrid Type........................................................Oil
Adaptability...............................................Late Season
Stalk Quality................................................Excellent
Standability.................................................Excellent
Plant Height......................................................Tall
Flowering Date*.............................................68-72 days
Days to Physiological Maturity*.....................................99
Self Compatibility...........................................Very Good
Field Uniformity.............................................Excellent
Drought Tolerance............................................Very Good
Stem Curvature Class............................................Curved
Test Weight.................................................30-34 lbs.
Oil Content....................................................43-48 %

Disease Ratings

Phoma.............................................................Good
Verticillium Wilt...........................................Note Rated
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.