Sunflower SF 9074 MA

Reliable Yields in Short Timeframes

French breeding from Soltis in the SF 9074 MA model focuses on ultra-early maturity. For an agronomist, this means the opportunity to harvest before adverse autumn weather sets in or to use the hybrid as a great solution for stubble crops. A vegetation period of 80–90 days allows for precision planning of crop rotation.

Field Performance: Plant Health and Oil Content

During cultivation, the SF 9074 MA behaves predictably and requires a standard approach to farming practices. In practice, the hybrid demonstrates high resistance to key diseases:

• Downy mildew (Peronospora): infections are almost non-existent even in high-humidity years.
• Phomopsis and Phoma: strong immunity allows for savings on additional fungicide applications.

The filling of the sunflower head is particularly impressive. With proper nutrient management, the oil content consistently stays in the 50–55% range. For a farm, this translates into high seed quality and attractive market prices at the elevator.

Why choose this hybrid?

Managing this hybrid in the field is straightforward. The crop is characterized by uniform plant development, which is critical during the harvest campaign — the header operates without unnecessary stress, and grain losses are minimized. It is a choice for those who value French genetics for their reliability and know how to calculate profits on every hectare.