Julius

The hybrid sunflower JULIUS is an early-maturing spring crop with an estimated vegetation period of 100-105 days. This classic linoleic hybrid features low plant height and a semi-erect head, facilitating harvesting and reducing lodging risk. JULIUS is characterized by high oil content in seeds — from 47 to 49% — making it attractive for producing high-quality sunflower oil. The hybrid’s seeds belong to the elite class and are GMO-free, confirming their high quality and safety.

The hybrid JULIUS exhibits high resistance to major sunflower diseases, including Phomopsis, verticillium wilt, rust, sclerotinia, and false powdery mildew (RM9). Additionally, it demonstrates tolerance to Sclerotinia (level G), significantly reducing yield losses when grown in infected soils. Agronomic traits of the hybrid include high early growth (8 points), excellent lodging resistance (9 points), and good drought tolerance (8 points), making it versatile for various climatic conditions, especially in dry southern regions and forest-steppe zones.

The recommended planting density is 60-65 thousand plants per hectare under adequate moisture conditions and 50-55 thousand per hectare in areas with limited moisture. The hybrid JULIUS is adapted to various soil types and growing conditions, confirmed by its high adaptability and stable yield performance. Produced by MAS Seeds in France, the hybrid guarantees European quality and compliance with modern agronomic standards.