Sunflower seeds Shanon VNIS - hybrid under SU technology / Granstar, Dnipropetrovsk region.

Shannon is a simple medium-ripeningsunflower hybrid selection of VNIS, intended for cultivation according to SU technology with the use ofherbicides based on tribenuron-methyl.

The hybrid combines high yield potential, excellent drought resistance, resistance to major diseases and high resistance to shedding. Shannon is well suited for cultivation in conditions of different levels of moisture supply and is able to form a stable crop even with extensive technology.

Main characteristics:
Culture: sunflower
Hybrid: Shannon
Originator: VNIS
Hybrid Type: Simple
Maturity group: medium ripe
Vegetation period: 110–115 days
Cultivation technology: SU / Granstar
Herbicide resistance: tribenuron-methyl — 50 g/ha
Plant height: 165–170 cm
Basket diameter: 23–25 cm.
Basket shape: slightly convex
Inclination of the basket: semi-inclined
Вміст oil content: about 52%
Yield potential: up to 5.8 t/ha
Advantages of the Shannon hybrid

High drought resistance. One of the key advantages of Shannon is high resistance to arid conditions. The official assessment of drought resistance is 9/9.(//tractor-service.com)

Stable yield. The hybrid is characterized by high yield potential — up to 5.8 t/ha and is able to realize its potential well even with extensive cultivation technology.

SU / Granstar technology. Shannon is resistant to herbicides containing tribenuron-methyl at a rate of 50 g/ha, which allows it to be used in the SU system.

Resistance to lupus. The hybrid has genetic resistance to races A–F of sunflower.

Complex resistance to diseases. Shannon is characterized by high resistance to phomosis, rust and downy mildew, as well as good resistance to phomopsis, gray and white rot.

Resistance to shedding and laying. The hybrid has a high resistance to shedding - 9/9, and resistance to lodging - 8/9, which contributes to the preservation of the crop before harvesting.

Recommended density before harvesting:
Zone of sufficient moisture: 55–60 thousand plants/ha
Zone of moderate moisture: 50–55 thousand plants/ha
Zone of insufficient moisture: 40–45 thousand plants/ha

The optimal density must be determined taking into account the cultivation area, moisture reserves, soil fertility and cultivation technology.

Who would Shannon be good for?

Shannon is a good option for farms looking for a drought-tolerant Grandstar / SU hybrid with high yield potential and good resistance to disease and lupus.

Shanon VNIS is a mid-ripening SU-hybrid with a potential of up to 5.8 t/ha, oil content of about 52%, high drought tolerance and resistance to the wolf breeds A–G.