Sunflower Rodent, Aelita seeds 5g

High-yielding confectionery variety. In terms of ripening – mid-season, from germination to harvesting ripeness of 90-95 days. Adapted to stressful situations, highly drought-resistant. Plants up to 2 m high. Basket O 25-30 cm (up to 40 cm), slightly convex. The seeds are well executed, large – the weight of 1000 hemicarps exceeds 100 g (up to 150 g). The kernels are excellent tasting, with a reduced content of saturated fatty acids (30-35%), which reduces blood cholesterol levels. The protein content, on the other hand, is 3-4% higher than that of standard oilseed varieties. The plant is an excellent honey plant, has high decorative qualities. Sunflower is a thermophilic crop, sowing in open ground is carried out in the third decade of May, when the soil warms up to 10-12 ° C, to a depth of 2-3 cm. Sunflower requires fertile, drained, acid-neutral soils and sunny location. Plants need timely watering, weeding, loosening and feeding.