Sunflower seed suppliers & varieties
High-oleic, linoleic and confectionery sunflower hybrids.
Growing conditions
Warm-season; 20–28°C. Deep, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.5.
Climate
Temperate to sub-tropical, including drought-prone regions.
Greenhouse
Not applicable.
Open field
Drought-tolerant row-crop production.
Water
Low–moderate; tolerant to water stress.
Market demand
Edible oil, confectionery and bird-feed demand.
Disease resistance
- • Sclerotinia
- • Downy mildew
- • Phomopsis
- • Broomrape
Recommended regions
- • Ukraine
- • Russia
- • Argentina
- • Türkiye
- • Romania
- • France
Export opportunities
Ukraine and Russia dominate oil and seed exports.