Hysun 33 Sunflower is a hybrid sunflower variety developed for high oil yield, drought tolerance, and stable field performance. It produces black grains with grey marginal and lateral stripes and delivers very high oil content, making it ideal for both commercial oil extraction and household use.
Hysun 33 Sunflower performs well across a wide range of fertile soils and maintains good productivity under variable moisture conditions. With its thin seed coat for easy crushing and low wastage, Hysun 33 is a practical choice for farmers seeking quality sunflower seeds in Kenya with reliable returns.
Hysun 33 Sunflower – Planting Guide
- Seed Type: Hybrid sunflower seed
- Crop Variety: Hysun 33
- Category: Oil Crops (Sunflower)
- Maturity Period: 105–115 days
- Yield Potential:
- 2.9 t/ha
- Equivalent to 800–1,200 kg per acre, depending on management and weather
- Oil Content & Type:
- 45–48% oil content
- Linoleic oil type
- Grain Characteristics:
- Black grains with grey marginal and lateral stripes
- Light/thin seed coat for high shelling and easy crushing
- Drought Tolerance: Tolerant
- Seed Rate: 2 kg per acre
- Spacing & Planting:
- Row to row: 60–75 cm
- Plant to plant: 30 cm
- Planting depth: 2–3 cm
- Manure & Fertilizer Application (per acre):
- Apply 10 MT well-decomposed manure 15–20 days before planting
- Apply 50 kg DAP at planting
- Top-dress with 25 kg Urea or CAN at 30 days after planting
- Apply 20 kg Sulphur to improve oil content
- Critical Crop Stages:
- Bud initiation
- Flower opening
- Seed filling: Adequate soil moisture during these stages ensures high yields.
- Harvesting: Harvest when the back of the head turns lemon yellow
- Soil Requirements:
- Grows well in sandy loam to clay soils
- Soil pH range: 6.0–7.5
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