Sunflower CMS 3

Efficiency and Control: The Woodstock «CMS 3» Sunflower Hybrid

Hungarian breeding tradition meets modern agronomic requirements in the Woodstock «CMS 3» hybrid. Designed for farmers who prioritize yield stability and simplified field management, this three-way hybrid offers a robust solution for diverse soil conditions. The primary value proposition lies in its full compatibility with the Clearfield (Euro-Lightning) system, providing a fail-safe against stubborn weeds and broomrape without damaging the crop.

Agronomic Profile

With a vegetation period of 100–110 days, this hybrid performs reliably across moderate climatic zones. The plant reaches a height of 160–170 cm, a stature carefully balanced to produce significant vegetative biomass while maintaining excellent lodging resistance. The medium-sized, convex head is optimized for high oil content, consistently ranging from 50% to 55%. The narrow, egg-shaped seeds are designed for high-performance harvesting, ensuring that potential yield ends up in the bin rather than on the field floor.

Key Advantages for Professionals

• Herbicide Tolerance: Built-in resistance to imidazolinone herbicides allows for aggressive weed control programs.
• Disease Resilience: Proven resistance to downy mildew (peronospora) reduces the reliance on intensive early-stage fungicide applications.
• Economic Potential: High oil content makes this hybrid highly profitable for processing facilities, offering better margins per ton.

«CMS 3» is an ideal choice for agricultural producers seeking a balance between high-input performance and reliability. It is forgiving of minor agronomic management errors, yet shows massive potential when placed in fertile soil with proper crop rotation. Its nature as a three-way hybrid ensures superior field uniformity, which translates into lower harvest losses and easier combine calibration. If you are looking for a predictable, high-oil crop, the Woodstock «CMS 3» provides the technical foundation needed for a successful season.