Choosing Corn and Sunflower Seeds According to Region

Growing corn and sunflowers is a common type of business. These crops are not picky. They withstand drought without loss. They yield a good harvest with minimal investment.

There are 2 types of seeds:
1. Varietal — require bee pollination. Seeds have lower germination, but they store longer. Low cost of material.
2. Hybrids — initially pollinated. High germination, expected taste result. Higher cost than regular.

Corn — a common field crop. Cultivated worldwide. Germinates at t +8 +10 degrees, seedlings withstand frost. All varieties are drought-resistant, but during flowering they require rainfall. A wide range of corn seeds are available in Ukraine, allowing to select the right option. It is better to grow the plant in soil after peas, potatoes, and wheat. Choose corn seeds based on the climatic conditions of the region.
To obtain high-quality produce, you need to sow first, second, and third generation seeds. Choosing varieties "on a whim" is a poor option. Purchase should be logical and clear. After carefully studying the characteristics, buying corn seeds for a specific region is not difficult.

Sunflower is more resistant to hot, dry weather than corn. Easily withstands lack of rainfall for up to 90 days. To obtain a good harvest, sunflower seeds must be provided with appropriate conditions:
1. Sowing at t +20 +25 degrees. At lower temperatures, germination will occur no earlier than 2 weeks.
2. Soil selection. Clay and sand are not the best components for sunflower soil. It is better to plant after peas or wheat.
Amount of rainfall, average temperature, wind strength — all these factors should be considered when choosing seeds. To select the best sunflower seeds in Ukraine, you must determine the planting region.
The market for technical crops, including sunflower, is widely represented in Ukraine. To buy sunflower seeds, you need to choose a major producer who will not risk their reputation and provide quality goods.
Varietal seeds are suitable for annual sowing without changing taste or size characteristics. Hybrids — annual plants. Yield of seeds marked F1 exceeds ordinary multi-year varieties by 10-15%. One advantage of hybrids — uniformity of plants. Plant height, seed head size, ripen simultaneously. This is convenient for harvesting.
Breeders have developed numerous hybrids, allowing to choose seeds for different regions. Artificially bred hybrids are preferred by farmers around the world.