Sunflower VK 21 KLP VO is a mid-season hybrid developed for intensive production systems using Clearfield® Plus technology, providing high tolerance to imidazolinone-based herbicides. This hybrid features high yield potential, reaching 9 points, and stable yields, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in various climatic zones, including steppe, forest-steppe, and meadow regions. Plants have medium height and exhibit good early growth rates, as well as drought resistance and comprehensive disease tolerance.
VK 21 KLP VO has high resistance to downy mildew, including races A–E, as well as to diseases such as frogeye leaf spot, white and gray rot, false powdery mildew, and sunflower rust. Due to these characteristics, the hybrid ensures stable seed quality and high yields even under adverse conditions. Oil content in seeds reaches 50%, with the oil containing high levels of oleic acid — up to 86% — making it especially valuable for producing high-oleic oil.
Optimal growing conditions for VK 21 KLP VO are fertile soils with moderate and sufficient moisture levels, as well as high agronomic practices. The hybrid is highly adaptable and plastic, allowing effective use in various agroclimatic zones. Thanks to its combination of high productivity, disease resistance, and oil quality, VK 21 KLP VO is a promising choice for producers aiming to obtain high-quality sunflower oil and stable yields.
