Sunflower VA 760-Z/U is a high-yielding hybrid with high seed oil content, reaching 49-52%. This mid-early hybrid has a vegetation period of 115-118 days and plant height of about 185 cm, providing optimal conditions for forming large heads with a diameter up to 23 cm and a tilt of about 45°. Seeds have an average weight of 1,000 seeds ranging from 67-73 g and contain approximately 20-22% huskiness.
The hybrid exhibits high resistance to various diseases, including false powdery mildew, fusarium, and white mold, as well as tolerance to 7 races of the wolf moth parasite. Additionally, it is resistant to sulfonylurea herbicides, which simplifies crop maintenance and enhances plant protection efficiency. Seed treatment with growth stimulators and fungicides improves germination and plant health.
VA 760-Z/U is well-adapted to extreme conditions, including drought and wind loads, ensuring stable yields up to 5.5 tons per hectare. The hybrid demonstrates uniform planting and simultaneous maturity, facilitating harvest and improving yield quality. Recommended for cultivation in steppe and forest-steppe zones, where it shows high productivity and resilience.
