Sunflower LG50574 is a high-yielding hybrid for oilseed production, exhibiting high drought and adverse weather resistance. Plants reach a height of 144 to 180 cm, ensuring good competitiveness in various agroclimatic zones, including forest-steppe, steppe, and pol'esie. The hybrid belongs to the medium-early and early-maturing types with a vegetative period of 100 to 120 days, making it suitable for effective cultivation in Ukraine and neighboring regions. Oil content in seeds is approximately 49-52%, making this variety attractive for the oilseed industry.
LG50574 demonstrates high resistance to major sunflower diseases, including fusarium, phomopsis, rust, false powdery mildew, gray and white mold, as well as various races of downy mildew (A, B, C, D, E, F, G). Additionally, the hybrid shows resistance to pests, including sunflower moth, and exhibits high lodging and shattering resistance. These qualities ensure stable yields and reduce losses during storage and transportation.
Hybrid LG50574 is recommended for cultivation using Clearfield Plus technology, which allows effective weed control with tribenuron-methyl-based herbicides. The recommended planting density is 50-55 thousand plants per hectare, enabling high yield potential of 5.6-6.0 tons per hectare. Due to its adaptability and resistance, this sunflower is suitable for both extensive and intensive agronomic technologies, ensuring stable and high-quality yields under various climatic conditions.
