Sunflower seeds «Gourmand»

Sunflower large-fruited «Gourmand» - the early ripe large-fruited confectionery sunflower variety «Gourmand» was bred from the confectionery variety SPK by the method of multiple individual selection, followed by directed cross-pollination of biotypes with the best resistance to broomrape.

Vegetation period: seedlings - biological ripeness 89-90 days, harvesting 110-115 days. Plant height 180-190 cm, erect stem, strong, very good foliage, basket diameter up to 30 cm, medium thickness, medium slope. The oil content of the seeds is up to 48-49%, the husk content is 27-28%.

Sunflower variety «Gourmand» is very responsive to sowing time, plant density for harvesting, care and predecessor. Highly effective in years with a good supply of moisture: autumn-spring, high temperature conditions: July-August - reacts negatively to thickening of crops.

Sunflower variety «Gourmand» is aligned with the passage of phenological phases, a good honey plant.

The sunflower variety «Gourmand» has a high level of tolerance to the complex of races of downy mildew, broomrape and sunflower moth, and is resistant to broomrape.

Seeds are treated to protect against pests and diseases. Treating sunflower seeds with special preparations can significantly increase yields. In addition, treated seeds germinate better, and crops get sick less often and are not damaged by pests.