Sunflower
The first thing to consider when selecting a sunflower hybrid is the market or markets you are pursuing. Sunflower has become a market segmented by product traits. And any one hybrid might fit one or more market options. Those markets include:

Oil-Type Sunflower

• High-oleic – Niche market with hybrid approval needed by contracting agent
• NuSun® – Standard for the oil market
• Traditional – Very limited market
• Hulling – All oil types that have proper seed size and ease of shell removal
• Birdseed – Regional markets throughout the United States for all oil types

Confection Sunflower

• In-shell – Desired specifications include seed size and shape (larger than a 22/64-inch screen) and color