Barley KWS Thessa

Barley KWS Thessa is a high-yielding variety developed for cultivation as both spring and winter crops. This variety is characterized by stable yield and good adaptability to various climatic conditions, making it popular in Ukraine's agricultural industry and other regions with similar conditions. KWS Thessa is suitable for producing high-quality grain and is also used in feed and beer production.

Barley plants of KWS Thessa have a medium-maturing vegetation period of 83-89 days and reach a height of about 60 cm. The variety is characterized by high drought resistance (8 points) and resistance to major diseases such as helminthosporiosis, powdery mildew, various types of rust and spotting, ensuring reliable yield. Resistance to seed shattering is also high (9 points), which helps preserve yield during harvest.

The yield potential of this variety reaches 10.5 tons per hectare at the recommended seeding rate of 3.2-4.5 million seeds per hectare. The thousand-grain weight is 39-43 grams, and the protein content in the grain is about 10%. Optimal preceding crops for planting include peas, corn, rapeseed, and soy. Recommended cultivation zones include forest-steppe, polonies, and steppe. Seeds are produced in Germany and require storage at +7-10°C and humidity not exceeding 10%.