DA Sonka

US Breeding for High Yields

The «DA Sonka» hybrid from DOW AgroSciences is a prime example of the American breeding school, focused on achieving maximum commercial grain yield. As a simple hybrid with a dent grain type, it has become a reliable tool for agricultural holdings and farms that prioritize stability and production efficiency.

Agronomic Performance and Potential

A key feature of this hybrid is its flexibility in seeding density. The recommended range of 50,000 to 75,000 plants per hectare allows growers to adapt seeding areas to specific soil fertility levels and moisture availability. The FAO range of 90–1240 underscores its specialization in grain production, which requires the farmer to strictly adhere to harvesting schedules to minimize field losses.

• Hybrid type: simple (ensures high crop uniformity).
• Use: grain production.
• Planting density: 50–75 thousand plants/ha depending on the field background.

The reputation of DOW AgroSciences as a global leader in agricultural technology ensures that «DA Sonka» undergoes multi-stage quality control. This minimizes the risks of poor germination and ensures even emergence, even under stressful weather conditions during the early growth stages.