Алькантара

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Alcantara is a two—line medium-ripened sunflower hybrid, characterized by stable yields and good adaptation to arid conditions. The hybrid forms aligned plants of medium height with a well-made basket and large seeds.

It is recommended for cultivation in the Lower Volga region, in particular in the Volgograd and Saratov regions. The hybrid shows stable results in a continental climate and is characterized by good resistance to major diseases.

KEY ADVANTAGES

Stable yields in arid conditions

Large seeds and highly finished baskets

Good adaptation to the conditions of the Lower Volga region

Resistance to major diseases

Absence of branching and uniform development of plants

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HYBRID

Hybrid Type:
Two-line

Ripeness group: Medium-ripened

The growing season:
about 120 days

Plant height:
140-160 cm

Branching:
missing

Weight of 1000 seeds:
about 86 g

Oil content:
about 47.4 %

Oil harvest:
about 10.4 c/ha

AGRONOMIC FEATURES

The leaf is green, there is no bubbling or very weak.

The basket forms well-shaped seeds with pronounced marginal stripes.

Plants of medium height without branching ensure the convenience of harvesting and uniformity of crops.

DISEASE RESISTANCE

White rot — moderate resistance

Contagiha is a mild lesion

Rust is a mild lesion

PRODUCTIVITY

The average yield in the Lower Volga region is about 19.2 c/ha.

The maximum yield is up to 34.8 kg/ha (Saratov region).