Sunflower Sores ST

French breeding for intensive farming

The «Sores ST» sunflower hybrid from Maisadour Semences is a solution tailored for agricultural producers who aim to combine high oil content with efficient cultivation technology. As a simple hybrid, it demonstrates the developmental stability characteristic of the European breeding school, where particular focus is placed on crop uniformity and predictable results.

Adaptability and Protection

The key advantage of this hybrid is its resistance to the «Clearfield» (Euro-Lightning) protection system. This allows for effective control of a wide spectrum of weeds and broomrape without the need for complex application schemes. The vegetation period of 80–90 days places «Sores ST» in the early-maturing hybrid segment, making it a strategically important tool for regions with short summers or when early field clearance is required for winter crops.

Key Specifications

• Type: simple sunflower hybrid.
• Vegetation period: ultra-early (80–90 days).
• Oil content: 50–55%, which is a high index for this maturity group.
• Seeds: black color, medium size.
• Phytosanitary profile: genetic resistance to downy mildew and pronounced tolerance to powdery mildew.

Integrating this hybrid into crop rotation allows farmers to minimize risks associated with leaf diseases and achieve a stable harvest with high-quality oil metrics, ultimately increasing profitability per hectare in today's market environment.