Sunflower VK 101 SUR

An ultra-early tool for intensive crop rotation

The ultra-early maturing hybrid VK 101 SUR, developed by VNIIMK, is a strategic asset for farms where time management is the key to profitability. With a vegetation period of 80–90 days, this sunflower hybrid allows for flexible scheduling of field operations and optimized use of machinery.

Field application scenarios

• Stubble seeding: Due to its short maturation cycle, the hybrid matures successfully even with delayed sowing dates, allowing for a secondary crop harvest after winter cereals.
• Emergency replanting: In cases where primary crops are damaged by late frosts, hail, or pests, VK 101 SUR serves as an ideal solution for replanting, ensuring harvest maturity before harsh autumn conditions.
• Sequential harvesting: Incorporating this hybrid into the rotation spreads the harvest window over 2–3 weeks, reducing the pressure on the combine harvester fleet and preventing grain losses from lodging or over-ripening.

The plant height of 140–150 cm facilitates mechanized harvesting, minimizing seed scattering during header operation. The uniform maturation across the field allows for single combine settings, which directly improves grain quality and logistics efficiency.

This hybrid is tailored for agronomists aiming to mitigate the risks associated with late autumn harvests and seeking to maximize the yield potential of every hectare without compromising on profitability.