Sunflower variety Elena is a stress-resistant hybrid adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions and grown using Clearfield Plus technology. This medium-early variety with a vegetation period of 105-110 days is characterized by high resilience and resistance to various races of downy mildew (A-F), ensuring stable yields even under adverse conditions. Seeds have medium size and striped coloring, with a thousand seed weight ranging from 52 to 60 grams. Plants of medium height with a tilted head facilitate harvesting.
Hybrid Elena has high yield potential under intensive cultivation, reaching up to 4 tons per hectare with proper care and sufficient moisture. Recommended sowing rates vary depending on soil moisture: 55-60 thousand seeds per hectare under insufficient moisture, 60-65 thousand under adequate moisture. Oil content in seeds is at the level of 47-49%, making this variety attractive for producing high-quality sunflower oil.
Elena seeds are supplied in packages of 150,000 units and comply with DSTU 2240-93 standard, guaranteeing their quality and authenticity. Due to the absence of phytotoxicity after herbicide treatment, the hybrid integrates easily into modern agronomic technologies, including the use of herbicides Evrolighting and similar products. This makes sunflower Elena a reliable choice for farmers seeking high and stable yields with minimal risks.