Common sunflower Milonga

French Breeding for High Oil Yield

The «Milonga» sunflower hybrid by Maisadour Semences represents the pinnacle of French breeding, designed specifically for stability and high performance in intensive farming systems. As a simple hybrid, it is widely recognized for its ability to produce consistent crops with an exceptional oil content ranging from 50% to 55%, making it a top choice for industrial processing.

Biological Resilience and Crop Management

The primary advantage of Milonga lies in its advanced genetic defense against major sunflower pathogens. French breeders have engineered this hybrid to exhibit high resistance to key diseases, including white mold, downy mildew (peronospora), and phomopsis. This built-in protection significantly reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications, optimizing production costs.

With a vegetation period of 100-110 days, Milonga offers flexibility across various climatic zones. The medium-sized, convex-shaped head ensures uniform ripening, yielding high-quality, black-colored seeds with excellent test weight.

Key Advantages for Farmers

• Resistance to Broomrape: The hybrid possesses strong genetic defenses against the most aggressive races of Orobanche cumana.
• Uniformity: Being a simple hybrid, it offers high crop uniformity, which is critical for efficient, low-loss mechanized harvesting.
• Profitability: The combination of high oil content and strong field performance ensures robust economic returns for agricultural enterprises.

By choosing Milonga, growers leverage proven European genetics from Maisadour Semences, ensuring a balanced approach to both agronomic efficiency and harvest quality.