Akkord

Sunflower hybrid type ACCORD is a mid-early, high-growing variety without branching, with green medium leaves and medium hairiness on the upper part of the stem. The florets are ligulate, yellow, spindle-shaped, and tubular—orange without anthocyanin discoloration of the stigma. The head is semi-downward facing, medium-sized, with a flat seed side shape. Seeds are medium-sized, narrowly egg-shaped, with a main black color and brightly expressed marginal stripes, between which are weakly expressed gray stripes. This hybrid is characterized by high yield and high oil content in seeds, as confirmed by test results in various regions, including the Central Black Earth and Middle Volga regions, as well as the Lipetsk and Ulyanovsk regions. The average fat content in seeds reaches about 49.5%, exceeding standard indicators, while oil yield is up to 13.7 c/ha. The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in the Voronezh and Ulyanovsk regions and possesses resistance to dodder races A-E. ACCORD is also available as a hybrid named Accordis CLP, which belongs to mid-late varieties and is intended for Clearfield Plus growing technology. This hybrid is resistant to dodder races A-F and downy mildew due to the presence of the PL6 gene. The recommended sowing rate depends on soil moisture levels: at insufficient moisture—47-50 thousand seeds per hectare, at sufficient moisture—55-60 thousand seeds per hectare. Seeds are supplied in packs of 150,000 units. Hybrid type—linoleic, manufacturer—BASF company. To protect sunflower ACCORD from diseases during the growing period, a contact fungicide with acaricidal properties containing copper hydroxide and sulfur is applied. The preparation is released in the form of an oil suspension and applied via ground spraying at a working solution consumption of 600-1000 liters per hectare. The fungicide is effective against pathogens on the leaf surface, preventing disease development and ensuring healthy plant growth.