Sunflower ES Aromatik SU

ES Aromatik SU — this is a high-oleic sunflower hybrid designed for the Express technology. It belongs to the medium-maturing group with a maturity period of 110-112 days, enabling full ripening under moderately intensive cultivation conditions. The hybrid is characterized by high profitability and seed quality, and contains 49-50% oil with a high oleic acid content — 88-89% — making it especially valuable for the oilseed sector. ES Aromatik SU plants reach a height of 160-180 cm, with a head diameter of 23-24 cm, contributing to high yield, averaging 43 centners per hectare. The 1000-seed mass is approximately 63 grams. The recommended sowing rate varies depending on moisture conditions: 45-50 thousand seeds per hectare under insufficient moisture and 50-55 thousand under adequate moisture. The hybrid is adapted for cultivation in various regions, including Steppe, Forest Steppe, and Polесьe. ES Aromatik SU exhibits high resistance to volunteer weed (volchka) and the herbicide Express PX due to its homozygous resistance to the active ingredient tribenuron-methyl, allowing full herbicide application without harm to the plant. Additionally, the hybrid demonstrates good tolerance to diseases such as Fomopsis, Head and Stem Sclerotinia, Rust, and False Powdery Mildew. These characteristics make ES Aromatik SU a reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve high-quality and stable sunflower yields.