Variety traits

Safflower yield

Carthamus tinctorius L.

Safflower yield is a key productivity indicator measured in centners or tonnes per hectare at a standard moisture content of 12% and determined by the yield structure, which includes the number of capitula, achenes, and 1000-seed weight.

In the reference 12 varieties crop Safflower, where this is mentioned in the description.

When evaluating safflower cultivars in competitive variety trials, a complex of structural yield components is taken into account, including the number of capitula per plant, the number of achenes in each capitulum, and the 1000-seed weight. Under rainfed conditions, yields often vary from 3–7 ц/ha using extensive methods to 17–22 ц/ha in favorable years, whereas intensive irrigation allows reaching levels of 40 ц/ha and above.

The yield indicator depends directly on the cultivar's adaptability to the hydrothermal conditions of the region. Key factors for achieving high productivity are adherence to sowing dates for efficient moisture utilization, optimization of plant density to prevent excessive branching, and the application of micro-fertilizers to ensure the development of reproductive organs.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Safflower mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.