Sunflower MAS 87A

MAS 87A is a linoleic hybrid sunflower of medium maturity type with a vegetation period of 112-116 days. The plants are tall, with slightly convex and inclined heads. The hybrid is characterized by high yield potential, reaching 50 centners per hectare, as well as high oil content in seeds — about 50%. The thousand seed weight is 60-65 grams, indicating seed size and quality.

The MAS 87A hybrid demonstrates excellent adaptability to various climatic and soil conditions, ensuring stable productivity in the forest-steppe and steppe zones of Ukraine, including regions such as Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv. Seeds are recommended to be sown at a soil temperature of 10-12 degrees Celsius at a depth of 8-10 cm for optimal germination and plant development.

Special attention has been paid to the phytosanitary status of the hybrid: MAS 87A shows high resistance to major sunflower diseases, including white mold of the head and stem, frogepsis, false powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, and downy mildew (5 races A-E). Additionally, the hybrid is resistant to drought and lodging, enhancing its reliability under stressful conditions. High resistance to diseases and adverse conditions makes MAS 87A a profitable choice for farmers aiming to obtain a stable and high-quality harvest.