SARELIA

Growing Serelia: A Reliable Hybrid for Clearfield Systems

In the field, you need a hybrid that doesn't demand constant troubleshooting. The Serelia sunflower from Maisadour Semences has proven to be a workhorse. Working with Clearfield (Euro-Lightning) technology on this hybrid is seamless: it provides an exceptionally clean field without stressing the crop, ensuring the energy goes into yield rather than survival.

Disease Resilience

What really stands out is the plant's health. We’ve seen consistently high resistance against Sclerotinia, Phomopsis, Phoma, and Powdery Mildew. The genetic resistance to Downy Mildew is particularly impressive, reducing the need for emergency fungicide applications. From an operational standpoint, it’s a relief to know that your crop has built-in protection against the most common soil and airborne pathogens.

Yield and Harvest Performance

With a vegetation period of 120-130 days, Serelia fits perfectly into our rotation schedule. The stalks are robust and show excellent resistance to lodging, which makes the harvest process smooth for the combine operators. When it comes to oil content, we consistently see values in the 50-55% range. For an owner, this is the most important metric—it translates directly into better profitability and market demand.

• Hybrid type: Simple hybrid with uniform field emergence.
• Protection: Superior defense against major sunflower diseases.
• Commercial advantage: High oil output coupled with effective weed control management.