Lentil Oktava

Stable yields in tight timeframes

The Octava lentil variety from the breeders at RosNIISK "Rossorgo" is a technological solution for farms focused on obtaining high-quality grain with minimal risks. Its early maturity (75–85 days) allows for harvesting before the peak August droughts, which is critical for regions with unstable moisture levels.

Field agronomic advantages

The medium-height plant (31–45 cm) features excellent uniformity, simplifying mechanized harvesting. Unlike taller varieties, Octava is less prone to lodging, which reduces losses during combine operations. The green color of the seeds meets high consumer demand standards, as this specific type of lentil is highly sought after in the culinary industry for soups and side dishes.

Why choose Octava for crop rotation

• Logistics optimization: The short vegetative period allows for flexible harvest scheduling and clears fields in time for subsequent winter crops.
• Consistent grain quality: High culinary characteristics make the product liquid in the market, as green lentils maintain steady pricing in both retail and the HORECA sector.
• Selection reliability: The breeders—Valery Zhuzhukin, Vyacheslav Gorbunov, and Sergey Zaytsev—have engineered a genotype with resistance specifically adapted to the climatic conditions of the regions where RosNIISK "Rossorgo" operates.

For a farmer, this is a choice for predictability. The variety does not require extreme expenditures on crop protection products and shows consistent results on typical soils allocated for legumes. Octava is a tool for those who value the balance between yield, commodity grain quality, and efficient machinery use during the harvest season.