Sunflower Hybrid NS-H-2063
Originator — Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops,
Novi Sad (Serbia)
Mid-early hybrid, (vegetation period — up to 105 days)
For many years shows the highest (within its group) yield potential
in experimental and commercial plantings
Genetic yield potential — about 50 t/ha
Plant height — 170-180 cm
Strong stem, resistant to lodging
Flower head thin, quickly releases moisture, D — 20-24 cm
Seed black, elongated
1000 seed mass — 60-70 g
Strong, branched root system
Oil content in seeds — 47-48%
Genetically resistant to all races of downy mildew
Resistant to rust and sunflower moth
Highly tolerant to Phoma, Phomopsis and Macrophomina
Attractive to pollinating insects, good nectar secretion
Hybrid successfully grown under various agro-ecological conditions
Highly tolerant to stress conditions (drought)
Optimal plant density at harvest:
— Forest-steppe — 60 000-65 000 plants/ha
— Steppe — 57 000-60 000 plants/ha
