Our Clearfield® Plus Sunflower Hybrids
The Clearfield® Production System for sunflower has provided growers with a superior weed control system compared to non-herbicide tolerant or conventional sunflowers. The advantages include: post emergence broadleaf weed control; a wider spectrum of weed control; a higher level of consistency; greater flexibility in the timing of herbicide applications; long-lasting weed control, often requiring only one pass; and a low rate of application.
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AGSUN 5103CLP
This hybrid is a top seller in the Western production areas and maintains a good performance in the ARC trials. It possesses excellent yield stability as well as disease resistance. AGSUN 5103CLP’s good standing ability can be ascribed to the stay-green trait which normally keeps the plant’s stem green for a longer period than other sunflower cultivars on the market. The cultivar works well in package plantings along with other cultivars in the AGSUN Clearfield®Plus range.
Information:
- Maturity: Medium-Long
- Relative number of days to 50% flower: 65-70
- Relative number of days to physiological maturity: 115-120
- Relative number of days to harvest: 140-145
- Oil content: 38-42%
- Hectolitre mass: 9
- Plant height: 7
- Head inclination: 8
- Standability: 10
- Uniformity: 9
- General disease resistance: 9
- Alternaria: *Good
- White rust (Albugo): *Very Good
*Consider 10 as excellent and 1 as poor
AGSUN 5106CLP
This is a top seller in the AGSUN sunflower range. The excellent uniformity of AGSUN 5106CLP combined with good yield potential, makes it a suitable cultivar in all sunflower production areas. The cultivar also performs well in the ARC trials. AGSUN 5106CLP possesses the stay-green trait which substantially increases its resistance to lodging diseases.
Information:
- Maturity: Medium-Long
- Relative number of days to 50% flower: 65-70
- Relative number of days to physiological maturity: 115-120
- Relative number of days to harvest: 140-145
- Oil content: 38-42%
- Hectolitre mass: 9
- Plant height: 8
- Head inclination: 9
- Standability: 10
- Uniformity: 9
- General disease resistance: 9
- Alternaria: *Good
- White rust (Albugo): *Very Good
*Consider 10 as excellent and 1 as poor
AGSUN 5108CLP
This is a new addition to the AGSUN sunflower range. AGSUN 5108CLP’s good agronomic traits and high yield potential makes it an ideal cultivar for any sunflower package. This single-cross hybrid also boasts good uniformity and adaptability across the sunflower region.
Information:
- Maturity: Medium-Long
- Relative number of days to 50% flower: 65-70
- Relative number of days to physiological maturity: 115-120
- Relative number of days to harvest: 140-145
- Oil content: 38-42%
- Hectolitre mass: 9
- Plant height: 8
- Head inclination: 8
- Standability: 10
- Uniformity: 9
- General disease resistance: 9
- Alternaria: *Good
- White rust (Albugo): *Very Good
*Consider 10 as excellent and 1 as poor
AGSUN 5109CLP
This very popular hybrid in the AGSUN sunflower range is recommended for all the sunflower production areas. AGSUN 5109CLP boasts excellent standing ability due to the stay-green trait, while delivering good performance at all yield potentials. The cultivar’s compact head offers good resistance to bird damage. AGSUN 5109CLP is known for its performance and stability.
Information:
- Maturity: Medium-Long
- Relative number of days to 50% flower: 65-70
- Relative number of days to physiological maturity: 115-120
- Relative number of days to harvest: 140-145
- Oil content: 38-42%
- Hectolitre mass: 8
- Plant height: 9
- Head inclination: 9
- Standability: 9
- Uniformity: 9
- General disease resistance: 9
- Alternaria: *Good
- White rust (Albugo): *Very Good
*Consider 10 as excellent and 1 as poor
AGSUN 5111CLP
AGSUN 5111CLP is a highly popular sunflower hybrid in the AGSUN range and is known for its outstanding standability. Its flexibility in adapting to different planting dates, offers versatility for farmers. The cultivar’s adaptability makes it a reliable choice for sunflower production across the sunflower regions in South Africa. With a reputation for stability and consistent performance across various yield potentials, AGSUN 5111CLP stands out as a dependable and high-performing choice for sunflower cultivation.
Information:
- Technology: Clearfield®Plus
- Maturity: Medium-long
- Relative number of days to 50% flowering: 65-70
- Relative number of days to physiological maturity:115-120
- Relative number of days to harvest:140-145
- Oil content: 38-42%
- Standability: 9
- Uniformity: 9
- General disease resistance: 9
*Consider 10 as excellent and 1 as poor
