Rimi

Sunflower Hybrid Rimi

Clearfield Technology

Originator — Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops,

Novi Sad (Serbia)

Mid-early hybrid, (vegetation period — 106-110 days)

Developed by simple selection method

(not a genetically modified product)

Genetic yield potential — over 50 t/ha

Plant height — 150-170 cm

Oil content in seeds — 46-49%

Thin head, quickly releases moisture, D — 20-24 cm

Black, elongated seed

1000 seed weight — 60-70 g

Strong root system, enables water use from depths of 1.5-2.5 m

Seed moisture content 22-24% with well-developed seed coat

Resistant to rust and sunflower moth

Genetically resistant to all races of downy mildew

Highly tolerant to Phomopsis

Tolerant to drought

Hybrid suitable for cultivation on various soil types

Attractive to pollinating insects

Use of herbicide "Euro-Lightning" allows elimination of all ragweed species

Tolerant to imidazolinone group herbicides

Optimal plant density at harvest:

Forest-steppe — 60 000-62 000 plants/ha