Dnipro F1

Type of hybrid — simple interline hybrid.
Vegetation period — belongs to the medium-maturing group,
duration of the "germination — physiological maturity" period 110
-115 days.
Plant characteristics — plant height 170-180 cm. Medium-sized head.
Seed characteristics — medium-sized, black seeds.
Oil content in seed: 48-50%. Protein content: 17-18%.
Meal content: 23-25%.
Resistance to diseases and pests — genetically resistant to
rust (Puccinia helianthi) and sunflower moth (Homoeosoma nebulella). Highly tolerant to Phomopsis (Phomopsis Diaporthe helianthi).
Sensitivity to external conditions — adapted to
adverse external conditions, drought-tolerant,
lodging resistance, weak shattering.
Optimal plant density before harvest — 50-55 thousand plants per hectare.

Growing zone — Forest-steppe, Steppe of Ukraine.