The Zastava hybrid sunflower is an early-maturing simple hybrid with a vegetation period of 100-108 days and a time from emergence to flowering of about 62 days. Plants reach a height of 160-180 cm and have a convex flower head with a diameter of 21-24 cm, positioned semi-tilted. The hybrid is characterized by a high oil content in seeds — 50-52% — making it attractive for producing high-quality sunflower oil fractions of extra and standard. Seed moisture content is 21-23%, and the yield potential reaches 5.2 t/ha, indicating high productivity of the crop.
The Zastava hybrid is distinguished by high resistance to adverse environmental factors and diseases. It exhibits high drought tolerance, resistance to lodging and shattering, and demonstrates resistance to major sunflower diseases, including fusarium, fusariosis, rust, powdery mildew, gray and white mold. In addition, the hybrid is resistant to sunflower moth and sunflower aphid, significantly reducing the risk of yield loss and enhancing cultivation reliability.
Modern selection and genetic improvement methods applied in creating the Zastava hybrid ensure high productivity and adaptability to various climatic conditions. This enables effective use of the hybrid in agricultural production for obtaining high-quality oil and other products. Cultivation of the Zastava sunflower requires standard agronomic care, including fertilization and pest protection, which contributes to stable and high yields.
