Sunflower VK 195

Stability and Protection: The Potential of the VK 195 Hybrid

The VK 195 sunflower hybrid, developed by the VNIIMK research center, is designed for growers who prioritize technological efficiency and predictable yields. The primary advantage of this hybrid lies in its successful combination of high oil content (45-50%) and robust resistance to complex pathogens, which is critical for areas with high infection pressure.

Technological Profile and Disease Resistance

For farmers utilizing the Clearfield (Euro-Lightning) production system, VK 195 offers effective control over weeds and broomrape within the field. Its genetic resistance to rust, phomopsis, and rot diseases allows for a significant reduction in fungicide applications throughout the growing season.

• Biological parameters: The vegetation period ranges from 100 to 120 days, offering flexibility across various climatic zones.
• Morphology: Plant height between 150-170 cm facilitates mechanized harvesting, while the convex shape of the medium-sized head minimizes seed loss during threshing.
• Seed quality: The large, black seeds possess high bushel weight, a quality highly valued by processing facilities.

Why choose VK 195?

This hybrid is particularly effective for farms battling "white rot," a common challenge in many sunflower-growing regions. Thanks to the efforts of breeders Yakov Demurin and Sergey Efimenko, the crop combines intensive growth with high tolerance to a complex of fungal diseases. VK 195 does not require highly specific agricultural practices, though it reaches its maximum genetic potential in fertile soils when proper crop rotation is observed.

If your goal is to achieve high oil yields while optimizing costs on chemical crop protection, this hybrid serves as a reliable asset in your production portfolio.