LAZULIA

Lazulia maize is an early-maturing three-line hybrid with FAO 170, intended for grain and silage production. This variety is distinguished by its high genetic potential and good drought resistance, enabling it to thrive under various climatic conditions. The plant is medium-height, reaching 230–250 cm, with ear attachment at 55–60 cm. The ear is long, thick, and cylindrical, with a high number of rows of kernels, which are intermediate in type and yellow-orange in color. The 1000-kernel weight is 290–300 g, indicating high productivity.

The Lazulia hybrid is included in the State Register for the Central, Volga, and Far East regions of Russia, where it demonstrates stable and high yields. In the Central region, the average grain yield reaches 107.2 c/ha, which is 51.2% higher than the standard, with grain moisture around 24%. In the Volga and Far East regions, yields also exceed standard benchmarks, with a vegetation period of approximately 99–111 days. The variety responds well to intensive cultivation technologies and enhanced agrofunds, and under sparse planting, it can form two ears per plant.

Lazulia is resistant to major diseases such as stalk rot and fusarium, and exhibits moderate susceptibility to leaf blight and corn borer. It is recommended for planting on light and medium soils, where it shows good water release at maturity and provides high-quality raw material for starch processing industries. The optimal planting density is 80,000 plants per hectare for grain and 85,000 for silage, promoting maximum productivity and quality of the harvest.