SIVORITSKIY 416 is a meadow clover (Trifolium pratense L.) variety belonging to the leguminous group. This variety is characterized by a diploid set of chromosomes and belongs to the two-cut type, which enables obtaining two harvests per season. The flowering time is early-mid, allowing effective use in various agroclimatic conditions. Stems are of medium length and thickness with very weak pubescence, and internodes have a medium amount, promoting good plant development. Leaves are of medium size, with many plants having white marks on the leaf blade, and inflorescences are red in color. The variety seeds are multicolored, which is a characteristic feature of this clover variety.
The SIVORITSKIY 416 variety is intended for cultivation in a one-cut system, which is optimal for regions with a moderate climate. It is recommended for use in such regions as Kaliningrad, Kostroma, Leningrad, Novgorod, Pskov, Tver, and Yaroslavl. The average yield of dry matter in these regions is about 50.4 centners per hectare, which corresponds to the standard level and provides stable feed raw material for animal husbandry.
This variety was registered and allowed for use since 1944, which confirms its proven efficiency and adaptation to growing conditions in the northwestern regions of Russia. The originators of the variety are scientific institutions specializing in the breeding and research of agricultural crops, which guarantees high quality and reliability of the SIVORITSKIY 416 variety for farmers.