The Saldino clover variety is a late-maturing, single-cut variety created through chemical mutagenesis followed by individual selection. The original maternal form was the Falensky 1 variety, whose seeds were treated with the supermutagen dimethyl sulfate together with the reparagen para-aminobenzoic acid. The variety is distinguished by its subsoil winter hardiness and resistance to spring and autumn frosts, ensuring its reliable development in northern regions. The vegetation period from the beginning of spring to the first cut is 54-65 days, and to seed maturity — 115-130 days.
Saldino has medium resistance to fusarium root rots and is resistant to powdery mildew, which increases its disease resistance and contributes to stable yields. In competitive trials, the yield of green mass reached 44.3 tons per hectare, which is 32.6% higher than the maternal form, and the maximum productivity in certain years reached 68 tons per hectare. Crude protein content varies from 15.3% to 19.6%, ensuring high nutritional value of feeds. The gross collection of crude protein exceeds the indicators of the original variety by 20%.
The leafiness of the variety fluctuates depending on weather conditions from 42 to 60%, and the average seed yield is 2.2 centners per hectare. The maximum dry matter output was recorded at 12.3 tons per hectare, exceeding standard indicators. Due to its characteristics and adaptation to climatic conditions, the Saldino variety is recommended for cultivation in the Western Siberian region, where it is successfully used for obtaining high-quality feeds.
