VA 389-SUR

Sunflower variety VA 389-SUR is an ultra-early hybrid with a vegetation period ranging from 72 to 80 days, allowing for a second crop per year following winter crops. This variety is characterized by its low stature — plant height varies from 140 to 170 cm, and the flower head diameter is 19-23 cm. The seeds are dark gray in color and round in shape, possessing high oil content, making the variety attractive for oil production.

VA 389-SUR exhibits high resistance to lodging, drought, cold, and frost down to -7°C, ensuring stable yields under various climatic conditions, including northern regions with a frost-free period of at least 110 days. The variety is also resistant to downy mildew (resistance classes A-E) and shows good resistance to diseases, reducing the risk of yield losses and enhancing yield reliability.

The yield potential of this variety ranges from 2 to 3 tons per hectare (20-30 ц/ha). It is recommended for cultivation in all climatic zones of Ukraine with the latest sowing date of July 20. Seeds are supplied in bags of 150,000 units, with a sowing unit weight of 8.7 kg. The hybrid is treated with a complex of fungicides including thiophanate-methyl, thiabendazole, and metalaxyl-M, providing additional protection against diseases during early growth stages.