BENETO

BENETO sunflower is an early, simple hybrid of French selection widely used in Ukraine, especially in Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Dnipro regions. It belongs to the mid-early group with a vegetation period of 102 to 107 days, enabling a stable harvest within relatively short timeframes. The hybrid is characterized by high adaptability to growing conditions and resistance to various adverse factors, making it a reliable choice for farmers.

One of the key advantages of BENETO sunflower is its high resistance to six races of downy mildew (A-F), significantly reducing the risk of yield losses due to this parasite. Additionally, the hybrid exhibits good resistance to major sunflower diseases such as Phomopsis, sclerotinia, and Phomopsis, with resistance ratings of 7, 9, and 8 respectively. BENETO also demonstrates high resistance to stress and lodging, which helps maintain the quality and quantity of the harvest.

The BENETO hybrid is characterized by high oil content in seeds — 50-51%, and the thousand-seed weight is approximately 55 grams. Its yield potential reaches 50 centners per hectare, making it economically advantageous for cultivation. The cultivation technology is conventional, and the type of sunflower is linoleic. The producer is the company Evralis Semans, country of production — Ukraine. The hybrid is non-GMO and intended for sowing as a winter crop.