Sunflower LG5492HO CL

LG5492HO CL — a mid-early sunflower hybrid with high oleic acid content, ensuring excellent oil quality and high yield. This hybrid features high oil content up to 50% and a yield potential of up to 50 centners/ha. Plants reach an average height of about 162 cm, and the flower head diameter may reach 16 cm. The thousand-seed weight is approximately 71 grams, indicating a large-seeded variety.

The hybrid exhibits high resistance to common sunflower diseases, including most strains of powdery mildew, as well as resistance to 7 strains of downy mildew (A-G). Thanks to these traits, LG5492HO CL demonstrates good drought tolerance, making it a reliable choice for cultivation under various climatic conditions.

Recommended cultivation zones include the Polissia, Forest-Steppe, and Steppe regions of Ukraine, with emphasis on central and northern areas of the country. Maturity group — mid-early, with a maturation period of 116 to 120 days. For optimal yield, it is recommended to maintain planting density at 55 thousand plants per hectare under insufficient moisture and 47–50 thousand under adequate moisture.