Clover Ogonek

Alfalfa of the meadow variety Ogonek is a single-cut variety designed for cultivation in various regions of Russia, including the Ural, Western Siberia, Eastern Siberia, and the Far East. It is recommended for growing in the Kemerovo and Novosibirsk regions. The plant is characterized by mid-late flowering time, long stems, and a medium number of internodes. Leaves have medium size, with many plants having white marks on the leaf, while the inflorescences are pink. The seeds of the variety are multicolored, which is one of its distinguishing features.

The Ogonek variety has medium dry matter yield, which varies depending on the region: in the Ural region it reaches 70.0 c/ha, in Western Siberia - 53.2 c/ha, and in Eastern Siberia - 31.4 c/ha. However, the plant is susceptible to some diseases, such as alfalfa cancer and anthracnose, with anthracnose infection noted at the level of standard varieties.

Thus, the alfalfa Ogonek is a promising variety for agricultural use in the specified regions, providing a stable yield while adhering to agrotechnical requirements. Its features, including the color of inflorescences and the presence of white marks on leaves, make it recognizable and convenient for identification in the field.