Sunflower ZL 42 A

ZL 42 A is a medium-early sunflower hybrid intended for cultivation on various soil types, especially in forest-steppe zones and areas with insufficient moisture. The vegetative period lasts from 100 to 107 days, with a seedling-to-flowering phase lasting 59-64 days. Plants reach a height of 170-185 cm and feature a convex head diameter of 18-21 cm in a semi-drooping position. The hybrid is characterized by uniform seedlings, high drought tolerance, and resistance to lodging, ensuring a stable yield potential of up to 55 c/ha and an average yield of 39-42 c/ha over the test years. Oil content in seeds reaches 52%, while alkalinity is 24%.

The hybrid exhibits high resistance to major diseases and stress factors: drought (9 out of 10), winter hardiness (8 out of 10), black leg (8 out of 10), peronosporosis (8 out of 10), phoma (9 out of 10), rust (9 out of 10), gray mold (9 out of 10), and white mold (7 out of 10). Resistance to sunflower moth and susceptibility to the sunflower parasite Volchok of all A-G strains is also noted. These characteristics make the hybrid a reliable choice for cultivation in complex climatic conditions.

To achieve maximum productivity of the ZL 42 A sunflower hybrid, it is important to ensure balanced nutrition, including not only macronutrients but also micronutrients such as boron, iron, manganese, zinc, and molybdenum. Foliar feedings during growth phases facilitate rapid and efficient nutrient uptake, allowing for quick response to plant stress conditions and significantly improving both quantitative and qualitative yield indicators. Such a comprehensive approach to agronomy contributes to realizing the full potential of the hybrid.