LG 59580

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

LG 59580 is a two—line medium-ripened sunflower hybrid characterized by high yield potential and good adaptation to arid growing conditions. The hybrid forms powerful plants with a well-made basket and stable productivity.

It is characterized by high initial growth energy and resistance to infection of races A–G. The hybrid is tolerant to new races of powdery mildew and performs well in regions with unstable moisture supply.

KEY ADVANTAGES

High potential of yield and oil content

Resistance to infection of races A–G

Adaptation to arid growing conditions

Tolerance to new races of powdery mildew

High initial growth energy

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HYBRID

Hybrid Type:
Two-line

Ripeness group: Medium-ripened

The growing season:
about 116 days

Plant height:
about 170 cm

Branching:
missing

Basket diameter:
about 18 cm

Weight of 1000 seeds:
59.7–73 g

Oil content:
about 43.1 %

Oil harvest:
about 9.8 c/ha

MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES

The leaf is green — dark green, slightly bubbly.

Flowering is later, the lingual flowers are yellow.

Achene with pronounced marginal stripes.

RECOMMENDED DENSITY OF STANDING FOR CLEANING

Zone of insufficient moisture:
45-50 thousand plants/ha

Zone of sufficient moisture:
50-55 thousand plants/ha