We offer the most expansive lineup of NuSun® sunflower hybrids in the industry. Mycogen® brand NuSun hybrids are available stacked with the latest traits in all maturities and have the characteristics you need for high premium potential. All of our NuSun hybrids have oleic levels well within the NuSun specification of 50 percent to 70 percent. You can count on high yields, versatile marketing options and greater profit potential from our top-performing NuSun hybrids.
| Sunflowers - NuSun |
| Hybrid |
Description |
New |
Sunflower Type1 |
Special Traits2 |
Days to Flowering3 |
Days to Phy. Maturity3 |
| 8N270 |
NuSun® version of SF270 with similar appearance, yield, plant health and oil content. Well-suited for the NuSun oil, bird food and hulling markets. Early testing suggests it may be suitable for hulling. |
|
NuSun
Dehull
Bird food |
|
64 |
90 |
| 8N337DM |
Early season medium-height hybrid with outstanding oil content and good yield capability. Provides downy mildew resistance to all current known races. |
|
NuSun
Bird food |
DM |
66 |
92 |
| 8N358CL |
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. |
NEW |
NuSun
Bird food |
CL |
67 |
94 |
| 8N386CL |
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. |
|
NuSun
Bird food |
CL |
67 |
96 |
| 8N352 |
A medium-full maturity hybrid that is becoming the industry standard for oil yield per acre due to its high yield and exceptional oil content. Yields with fuller-season hybrids, yet moves north well when planted timely. Top choice for obtaining the greatest income per acre. |
|
NuSun
Bird food |
|
70 |
97 |
| 8N453DM |
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. |
|
NuSun
Bird food |
DM |
70 |
97 |
| 8N421 |
Full-season NuSun® hybrid boasting good oil content, good drydown, great plant health and high yield potential. Medium to medium-tall, with very good root strength and excellent stalk quality. |
|
NuSun
Bird food |
|
69 |
98 |
| 8N510 |
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. |
|
NuSun
Bird food |
|
72 |
100 |
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.
Consult your local Mycogen Seeds representative for product recommendations for your area.
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.
All hybrids may not be available in your area.
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