Milos CLP sunflower is a high-yielding mid-season hybrid developed using Clearfield Plus technology, providing resistance to various glyphosate-resistant weed species (A-G). This hybrid features high initial growth energy and stable yield, making it an optimal choice for cultivation in steppe and forest-steppe zones. Recommended seeding rate varies from 35 to 55 thousand seeds per hectare depending on soil moisture level, allowing adaptation to specific climatic conditions.
Milos CLP exhibits high disease tolerance, including false powdery mildew, as well as resistance to lodging and seed shattering, contributing to yield preservation and improved quality. High drought and cold tolerance make this sunflower reliable across various agroclimatic zones. Average yield ranges from 40 to 55 centners per hectare, with oil content in seeds reaching 50-52%, confirming its value for oilseed industry.
Plants reach a height of 160-170 cm with a basket diameter of approximately 23 cm, ensuring good harvest potential. The hybrid demonstrates high plasticity and adaptability to various soil-climate conditions, enabling cultivation on different soil types and within various agronomic systems. Optimal predecessors for Milos CLP are potato, corn, and winter wheat. Packaging contains 150 thousand seeds, recommended to be stored at +7-10°C temperature and humidity not exceeding 7% to maintain sowing quality.
