RT 7120

Stable Yields and High Oil Content

The sunflower hybrid RT 7120, developed by the French company RAGT, is designed for growers who prioritize consistent, high-quality oilseed production. In contemporary farming, managing plant health is a significant challenge, and this hybrid offers a robust genetic defense package against the most prevalent field pathogens.

Disease Resistance and Field Performance

RT 7120 stands out due to its specific tolerance to diseases that often jeopardize sunflower crops before harvest. The genetic profile from RAGT 2N ensures resistance against:

• White rot (Sclerotinia) — minimizing losses in high-humidity conditions.
• Downy mildew (Peronospora) — securing plant populations from early stages to maturity.
• Phomopsis and Phoma — maintaining stem integrity, which is essential for trouble-free mechanical harvesting.

With an oil content ranging from 50% to 55%, this hybrid provides an attractive product for processing facilities, ensuring easier marketability and potential premiums based on high quality.

Practical Implementation

RT 7120 performs best on fertile soils when following standard seeding rates. Being an innovation from the French breeder Societe Ragt 2N S.A.S., it is recommended for regions where protection against stem and leaf infections is vital for yield success. Practical evidence shows that the hybrid responds well to balanced nutrient management and maintains high grain density, allowing for a predictable and stable economic outcome in most farming scenarios.