SULFONOR sunflower from the brand Mas Seeds is an early-maturing hybrid with a low-growing vertical stem, ensuring ease of agronomy and reducing lodging risk. This hybrid stands out for one of the earliest flowering periods among TBMT hybrids, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions, including cold soils and northern regions, as well as late sowing and for the second harvest. Plants reach the height typical for low-growing varieties, with a vegetation period of approximately 100-104 days.
SULFONOR is characterized by high oil content in seeds — from 51 to 55% — making it attractive for linseed oil production. The hybrid is adapted for cultivation on fields with yield potential up to 4 tons per hectare, with an optimal plant density at harvest of 60-65 thousand per hectare. Despite relatively low 1000-seed mass, SULFONOR demonstrates good early growth, lodging resistance, and drought tolerance, contributing to stable development and yield formation.
The hybrid exhibits high resistance to major sunflower diseases, including tolerance to races of downy mildew A-E, as well as to fomopsis, verticillium, basket and stem sclerotinia, and false powdery mildew. These traits ensure reliable plant protection and reduce yield losses. Recommended cultivation zones include Polесье, forest-steppe, and steppe, confirming the variety’s universality and adaptability to diverse agroclimatic conditions.
