Sunflower variety Weydelsky Belosnezhny is a medium-maturing oilseed variety intended for high yields of oilseed products. The plant is characterized by very high height at maturity, absence of branching, green leaf coloration with low reticulation. Flowers are yellow tubular, and seeds have a snow-white hue with weak stripes between edges. The 1000-seed mass is approximately 52.9 grams, indicating the variety's large-seeded nature.
The vegetation period of Weydelsky Belosnezhny sunflower lasts approximately 119 days, classifying it as medium-early. The variety exhibits good winter hardiness and adaptability to various climatic conditions, ensuring stable growth and development. It has moderate resistance to diseases such as white mold and false powdery mildew, and shows moderate infection levels by downy mildew in field conditions.
The yield of this variety in the Central Chernozem region averages 24.9 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 39.9 centners per hectare. The average oil content in seeds is about 49.5%, providing high oil extraction — up to 11.6 centners per hectare. Due to these characteristics, Weydelsky Belosnezhny is a promising choice for agricultural production of oilseed products.
