Krechet
Domestic hybrids
Advantages:
Hybrid resistant to imidazolinones
High productivity potential in various cultivation conditions, has a well-developed powerful root system and a strong stem, and is very resistant to lodging. Good self-pollinator. Optimal crop density is 55–60 thousand/ha.
The hybrid is resistant to Broomrape races A to E.
Krechet sunflower hybrid – winner of the "Breeding Breakthrough 2025" award – Best hybrid for cultivation under the Clearfield technology – in 3 nominations:
High productivity potential in various cultivation conditions, has a well-developed powerful root system and a strong stem, and is very resistant to lodging. Good self-pollinator. Optimal crop density is 55–60 thousand/ha.
The hybrid is resistant to Broomrape races A to E.
Krechet sunflower hybrid – winner of the "Breeding Breakthrough 2025" award – Best hybrid for cultivation under the Clearfield technology – in 3 nominations:
- Field trials
- Market demand
- Frequency of mention in seed consumer surveys
General information
Producing regions: North Caucasus (6), Lower Volga (8)
Maturation period: 105–108 days, middle-early
Stem height: 170–180 cm, above average
Yield potential: above 47 cwt/ha
Oil content: 49.5–52.0%
Hybrid resistance
To lodging: very resistant
To drought: high resistance
Stress resistance: high
To diseases: tolerant to Sclerotinia and Botrytis, highly resistant to downy mildew
To drought: high resistance
Stress resistance: high
To diseases: tolerant to Sclerotinia and Botrytis, highly resistant to downy mildew