Sunflower Almaz

Field Performance of the "Almaz" Sunflower

With a growing season of 90–100 days, this variety consistently reaches maturity before the peak of summer heat stress. Standing at 150–160 cm, the stalks are robust and uniform, which makes mechanical harvesting straightforward and minimizes header losses.

Quality and Yield Characteristics

The seeds are visually impressive: large, with a distinct narrow-ovate shape and a deep black coat. During the harvest, the kernel filling is consistently good.

• Harvesting Efficiency: The seeds hold tight to the head, showing little to no shattering even when harvest is delayed by a few days due to rain.

For an owner-operator, "Almaz" is a low-maintenance, reliable variety. It doesn’t demand exotic soil conditions or expensive inputs; it responds well to standard agricultural practices and delivers a high-value, high-oil product that is always in demand at the elevators.