Sunflower MENDEL is a hybrid N5LM307, characterized by high yield and drought resistance. This mid-early hybrid has a yield potential of up to 5 tons per hectare, making it one of the leaders in productivity within its class. MENDEL is recommended for cultivation in the Polissia and Steppe regions of Ukraine, where its resistance to adverse weather conditions is especially valued by farmers.
Sunflower is an important oil-containing crop with a rich historical heritage. Originating from North America, it was domesticated as early as the third millennium BC and has since been widely used as a source of oil and nutritious feed. Sunflower seeds of MENDEL contain essential fatty acids such as linoleic, stearic, and oleic acids, as well as minerals and vitamins from groups A, B, C, E, and K, making them a valuable product for the food and feed industries.
To achieve maximum yield, first-generation (F1) hybrids are recommended, to which MENDEL belongs. Second-generation (F2) hybrids are characterized by reduced viability and uneven planting, leading to lower yields and undesirable plant forms. Thus, MENDEL is an optimal choice for commercial production due to its stability and high agronomic performance.
