R 890 MZK is a mid-season sunflower hybrid developed using Clearfield Plus technology and suitable for cultivation in various climatic zones, including Polesie, Forest Steppe, and Northern Steppe. The hybrid is characterized by high drought and heat tolerance, ensuring stable yield potential even under stressful conditions. Plants are tall with slightly convex, inclined heads, promoting effective growth and harvest. The 1000-seed mass is 55–65 grams, indicating large seed size.
One of the key features of R 890 MZK is its high oil content in seeds — 49–53%, with oleic acid content reaching 84–89%, making this hybrid especially valuable for producing high-quality oil. The hybrid exhibits resistance to a wide range of diseases, including false powdery mildew, Phomopsis, verticillium wilt, sclerotinia, and rust, significantly reducing the risk of yield loss and enhancing cultivation reliability.
R 890 MZK is adapted to various agronomic practices, including No-till, Strip-till, and Mini-till, and is recommended for planting density of 40,000 to 55,000 plants per hectare. Seed treatment is performed using modern protective agents and growth stimulators, promoting good early plant development. Due to its adaptability and flexibility, the hybrid helps increase farmers’ productivity and profitability, ensuring high yield and quality under various cultivation conditions.
