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SUNFLOWER - AUSISTRIPE 14 TECH SHEET // JUNE 2016
SUNFLOWER – AUSISTRIPE 14
YOUR BEST OPTION FOR A
BIRDSEED/CONFECTIONARY HYBRID
AUSISTRIPE 14 GRAIN IS IN HIGH DEMAND FROM THE MAJOR
PROCESSORS AND GRAIN BROKERS SERVICING THE BIRDSEED
AND CONFECTIONARY MARKETS. THE LARGE AND EVENLY STRIPED
GRAIN IS A FEATURE OF THIS NEW AND EXCITING HYBRID.
WHO SHOULD GROW AUSISTRIPE 14?
Any grower wanting to grow a birdseed/confectionary hybrid with the ability to produce high
tonnages of market preferred grain.
• Mid oleic birdseed
• Suited to both spring and summer plantings
• Medium maturity
GENETIC TYPE
• Superior TSV tolerance
• Medium to tall plant height
• High market acceptance
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Rust: High
Alternaria: Moderate
TSV: High Tolerance
Striped mid oleic
PLANTING TIME
Spring and summer
SOIL TEMP AT SOWING
10°C and rising
ADAPTION
Wide level of adaption
SEED SIZE/KG
14,000 – 18,000
PLANTING SEED:
Good size and shape
PLANTING RATE:
(SEEDS/HECTARE)
OLEIC LEVELS:
Mid oleic
MARGINAL DRYLAND:
25,000 – 30,000
GOOD DRYLAND:
32,000 – 36,000
IRRIGATION:
50,000 – 55,000
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upon sub-soil and climactic conditions, and agricultural practices. Therefore the information in this
publication is provided as a guide only and should not be used as a substitute for expert advice based on
your individual circumstances or your own professional judgment. Nuseed Pty Ltd does not represent that
seeds will have the stated performance characteristics, uses or benefits in all circumstances or represent
that they are suitable for any stated purpose in every case.
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For more information, please contact:
Neil Weier
QLD and
Northern NSW
M 0429 622 056
Tim English
QLD and
Northern NSW
M 0409 170 968
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