Sunflower Albion

ALBION — mid-early sunflower variety (Helianthus annuus L.) intended for obtaining green mass for livestock feed. The plant exhibits a high growth form, reaching a height of 230 to 260 cm, with no branching. Flowers have an orange-yellow color. The variety is characterized by resistance to lodging, ensuring harvest preservation under adverse weather conditions.

The green mass yield of the ALBION variety is approximately 220 centners per hectare. The recommended plant density is 55,000 plants per hectare with row spacing of 70 cm, promoting optimal growth and maximum biomass accumulation. The variety also demonstrates resistance to major sunflower diseases such as phomopsis, false powdery mildew, and sclerotinia, reducing the need for frequent fungicide applications and enhancing economic efficiency of cultivation.

ALBION is suitable for use in agriculture as a forage crop, providing high-quality green mass for livestock feeding. Due to its agronomic characteristics and disease resistance, this variety is a reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve high and stable yields of forage products.