Sunflower Expo

The hybrid sunflower 'Expo' is an early-maturing variety with a vegetation period ranging from 94 to 109 days, enabling harvest within a short timeframe. Plants are characterized by well-developed vegetative mass and height of about 170-180 cm, with flower head diameter reaching 18-21 cm. The 1000-seed weight is 65-70 grams, indicating the hybrid's large seed size.

This hybrid features high oil content, ranging from 49-51.2%, making it attractive for oil production. Yield reaches 39-49 centners per hectare, confirming its high productivity and competitiveness within its maturity group. Additionally, 'Expo' exhibits resistance to major sunflower diseases, including false powdery mildew, downy mildew, froge disease, sclerotinia, and new aggressive disease strains.

The hybrid also demonstrates high resistance to the herbicide tribenuron-methyl, enabling effective weed control when using the Express technology. A robust root system and high resistance to lodging ensure stable yields even under drought and adverse weather conditions. All these qualities make the sunflower 'Expo' a reliable choice for cultivation in various regions aimed at achieving high-quality, high-oil yield.