NVA "Pilgrim", the official distributor of the company "Elita Select" sells
sunflower seeds "EU Saxon".
"EU Saxon" is a mid-early simple interline hybrid with a high
oils. Resistant to the herbicide Express (Granstar). The maximum one-time rate of its use is 50 g/ha. One of the important advantages of
herbicides of this group is safety in crop rotation. The active ingredients of the drug have a quick half-life in the soil, so there are no restrictions on sowing the following crop rotations.
Despite its height, the plant of this hybrid is highly resistant to root rot.
Stem height up to 210 cm.
The diameter of the basket is about 21 cm.
The seeds are of average size.
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The weight of 1000 seeds can reach 65 grams.
Resistant to Lupus (races A-G) and new races of powdery mildew.
Tolerant to Phomopsis and various leaf and basket rots.
It has a high degree of self-pollination, which gives high yields in areas where there is a low number of natural pollinators.
The recommended plant density in areas of insufficient moisture is 50-55 thousand / ha, in areas of sufficient moisture - 60 / thousand / ha.
The EU Saxon hybrid is characterized by high drought resistance, plasticity and very high economic value.