Available in all maturities and oleic levels, our industry-leading lineup of NuSun® sunflower hybrids come with the characteristics needed for profitable production. These sunflowers meet the NuSun oleic specification of 55 percent to 75 percent and are available with advanced seed and trait technologies. It all leads to versatile marketing options, higher yield potential and bigger premiums.
Our earliest CLEARFIELD® hybrid with genetic resistance to downy mildew. Similar appearance, yield, plant health, and root and stalk lodging as 8N270. Well-suited for the NuSun oil, bird food and hulling markets.
One of the earliest-maturing CLEARFIELD® NuSun® hybrids on the market. Very good oil content with good yield potential. Shows good drydown characteristics and is suitable for northern planting areas with shorter growing seasons.
8N358CLDM is our best oil content NuSun® hybrid in the CLEARFIELD® family and carries genetic resistance to all known U.S. races of downy mildew. Mid-season, medium-height hybrid with good drydown characteristics. It is suitable for northern planting areas with shorter growing seasons.
Features CLEARFIELD® herbicide technology for expanded weed control options. Exhibits good overall plant health with strong stalks and excellent roots. Works well for both oil and bird food markets.
Superior mid-season hybrid with good performance and excellent hulling properties. Possesses oleic values in the mid- to high 70s. Exhibits excellent resistance to environmental stress. Delivers outstanding yield for maturity.
Full-season, downy mildew-resistant hybrid. Medium-tall plant with excellent tolerance to root lodging. Very good oil content and a solid NuSun® oil profile with oleic acid levels in the mid-60s.
Downy mildew-resistant version of our popular 8N352. Offers the same outstanding agronomics and performance. Will serve the NuSun® oil and bird food markets in good fashion.
Superior medium full-season NuSun® hybrid with excellent hulling properties and oleic values in the mid- to high 60s. Medium-height hybrid complements 8D310 as the dehulling product of choice for longer-season markets. Shows excellent ability to resist stress.
NuSun® version of SF187 with vigorous seedling growth and rapid canopy development. Medium full-season hybrid with short stature has an excellent multiyear track record for consistent yields under a wide variety of environmental conditions. Excellent opportunities in the NuSun oil, birdseed and hulling markets.
Full-season, single-cross NuSun® hybrid with reduced height and very good stalks and roots. Delivers high yield with average oil content and test weight. Performs best when planted on time or early in full-season environments.
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Sunflower Product Key
Important: Ratings are based on the average performance of a hybrid grown over a wide range of climate and soil types within its adapted maturity under normal conditions. Extreme conditions may adversely affect product performance.
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1Sunflower Type
NuSun = Oilseed crush/NuSun®
2Special Traits: CL = CLEARFIELD® Production System (imidazolinone herbicide resistance)
DM = Genetic resistance to downy mildew
3Use as a guide only: Actual days to flower, physiological maturity and harvest will vary with planting date, latitude and environmental conditions.
Refer to the Cruiser DM Pak seed treatment statement on the seed bag tag for restrictions on planting Cruiser treated sunflower seed. Sunflower seeds treated Cruiser DM Pak must be planted at a minimum depth of 1 inch.
