Nosivskyi 21

Technical Specifications and Breeding Profile

The «Nosivsky 21» spring barley, developed by the Nosivka Agricultural Research Station, is a specialized solution for intensive farming systems, prioritizing consistency in yield and grain development. The core design of this variety is focused on optimizing the balance between maturity time and kernel density.

Agronomic Performance Indicators

• Vegetation period: 80–90 days. The short growth cycle allows the crop to avoid peak summer heatwaves, ensuring the grain reaches maturity under optimal conditions.
• Morphology: 70–80 cm plant height. This moderate stature provides excellent lodging resistance, which is essential for minimizing losses during mechanized harvesting.
• Thousand-kernel weight: 48–50 grams. Large, well-filled grains serve as a direct indicator of high yield potential and strong crop vigor.
• Biochemical profile: Nitrogen content in dry matter is 11%, providing stable nutritional value for feed and industrial applications.

Disease Resistance and Adaptation

The resistance profile of «Nosivsky 21» is a result of selective breeding to combat major cereal threats, specifically Helminthosporium and powdery mildew. This built-in protection reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications. With a winter-hardiness rating of 8 out of 9, this spring variety demonstrates remarkable metabolic flexibility, allowing it to withstand sudden temperature drops and late frosts during the initial growth stages, a common challenge in temperate cultivation zones.