Sunflower SULFONOR

Stability and oil content: the potential of Syngenta Sulfonor

In the market of intensive sunflower hybrids, Sulfonor from the Swiss company Syngenta occupies a niche of early-maturing solutions focused on maximizing profit in a short time. Developed as a simple hybrid, it has become the answer to farmers' demand for a crop capable of completing vegetation in 90–100 days, minimizing risks associated with the unpredictable weather conditions of the second half of summer.

Phytosanitary shield of the hybrid

A key advantage of Sulfonor is its high genetic resistance to pathogens. In conditions where other varieties lose yield due to soil and leaf infections, this hybrid demonstrates excellent resistance to:

• Verticillium wilt and Sclerotinia;
• Phomopsis;
• Powdery mildew;
• Downy mildew (Peronosporosis).

This spectrum of protection significantly reduces the fungicide load on crops, which not only preserves the farm's budget but also contributes to the production of an environmentally friendly product.

Technological indicators

Sulfonor is valued for its high oil yield — a rate of 50–55% makes it a sought-after raw material for processing plants. The short vegetation period makes it an ideal predecessor in crop rotation for winter grain crops, as the field is cleared within optimal agrotechnical timeframes. The hybrid is adapted to classical cultivation technologies, demonstrating stability on both black soils and less fertile soils, provided basic nutrient standards are met.