FR 842 LN 18

Stable Yields in Short Timeframes

The Syngenta FR 842 LN 18 hybrid is designed for agronomists working in regions with short growing seasons or those practicing double-cropping. With a maturity period of 90 to 100 days, this sunflower allows for flexible harvest scheduling, significantly reducing the risks associated with autumn rains.

Genetically Embedded Protection

The main practical advantage of this hybrid lies in its strong genetic defense against key pathogens that often threaten profit margins. Under high humidity conditions, where the risk of fungal diseases is at its peak, the FR 842 LN 18 demonstrates high resistance to:

• White and gray rot (head and root forms).
• Phomopsis and Phoma.
• Powdery mildew.

This allows you to reduce the number of fungicide applications, which directly lowers the cost per ton of production. Avoiding the need for emergency field interventions during the seed-filling phase makes budget planning much more precise.

Field Economics

With an oil content of 50-55%, this hybrid delivers a consistent yield of high-quality vegetable oil, making it a highly sought-after raw material for processing plants. The short vegetation period does not compromise quality—the seeds are well-filled and have a high test weight.

We recommend this hybrid for fields with a high infection pressure, where intensive sunflower varieties would otherwise require costly maintenance. With FR 842 LN 18, you achieve predictable results while minimizing the risks of crop quality loss due to rot.