Forward

Sunflower hybrid FORWARD is a mid-maturing variety specifically developed for the Southern Federal District conditions. It features a vegetation period of 110-120 days and an average plant height of about 160–170 cm. This hybrid is characterized by a large drooping head and medium-sized seeds with a mass of 1000 seeds of about 58.3 g. Leaves have a green coloration with weak blistering, and ray florets are yellow.

FORWARD belongs to the Clearfield®Plus system and possesses high resistance to five races of rust (ABCDE), which significantly reduces yield losses. The hybrid demonstrates moderate drought tolerance and is adapted to areas with insufficient moisture, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions, including Steppe, Forest-steppe, and Forest zone. Plants grow quickly and strongly suppress weed development, which facilitates care and improves agronomy efficiency.

One of the key features of the FORWARD hybrid is the increased oleic acid content in the oil — up to 75%, which improves the quality of the resulting product. Oil content in seeds is 50-52%, and fat content is about 40%. The potential yield of the hybrid reaches 50-52%, while the average yield in the North Caucasus region is about 21.4 c/ha. Thanks to its characteristics and resistance, FORWARD is recommended for cultivation in the Republic of Adygea, Krasnodar Krai, and other regions of the Southern Federal District.