Baron

The sunflower hybrid "Baron" is an early-maturing variety with a vegetative period of about 110 days. Plants reach a height of 160-170 cm and have a strong habitus. The head is convex in shape with a diameter of 21-23 cm, and the 1000-seed weight reaches up to 60 g. Seed moisture content is 23%, and shell content reaches 99.7%. Oil content in seeds varies from 47% to 54%, making this hybrid attractive for oil production.

"Baron" exhibits high resistance to various stress factors and diseases. It is resistant to lodging, shattering, false powdery mildew, and seven races of downy mildew (A, B, C, D, E, F, G). Additionally, the hybrid is drought-tolerant and resilient to root rot, ensuring stable yields even under adverse conditions. The genetic yield potential exceeds 5-6 tons per hectare, while the mother form yields approximately 2.2 tons per hectare.

For optimal cultivation, seed density should be maintained at 56-65 thousand plants per hectare. Parental forms should be sown simultaneously to achieve a high percentage of marketable seeds — 60-65%. The hybrid is produced by the company "Flortek SEED NOVI SAD", guaranteeing high-quality seeds from 2019 with germination rate of 96%. This sunflower hybrid combines high productivity, disease resistance, and resilience to adverse conditions, making it a profitable choice for agricultural producers.