Sunflower KWS ADEMES SU

Technological potential of KWS ADEMES SU

A 2025 novelty, the ADEMES SU hybrid is designed for intensive farming in the Forest-Steppe zone. The breeding program by KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA focuses on maximizing yield potential while adhering to strict agrotechnological standards. As a mid-ripening hybrid, it allows for balanced sowing and harvesting schedules, ensuring stable oil accumulation in the seeds.

Field protection and resistance

The key feature of this hybrid is the integration of SUNEO technology. This comprehensive solution provides growers with two critical advantages:

• Broomrape control: Genetic resistance to races A-G allows for cultivation in fields with high infection pressure without the risk of yield loss.
• Herbicide flexibility: Resistance to imidazolinones enables effective post-emergence weed control, which is vital for preserving soil moisture and nutrients for the crop.

Performance under stress

ADEMES SU demonstrates high adaptability to the climatic challenges of the Forest-Steppe. Morphological traits—such as strong pubescence of the stem tip and moderate green leaf intensity—contribute to efficient transpiration management. The semi-pendulous head protects the seeds from excessive solar radiation and moisture accumulation, reducing the risk of rot during the ripening period. The medium plant height and lack of branching ensure uniform maturity and ease of mechanical harvesting, minimizing field losses.