YUSO o/d 16

Technical Profile of the USO-16 Variety

USO-16 is a product of the Institute of Bast Crops (NAAS of Ukraine), specifically engineered for industrial hemp production with a focus on morphological stability. The core design element of this variety is its monoecious (self-pollinating) nature, which ensures uniform crop maturation and predictable yield performance.

Agronomic Metrics and Performance

With a vegetation period of 105–115 days, this variety is classified as mid-ripening, allowing for optimized scheduling of harvesting operations. Key performance indicators include:

• Fiber Content: The fiber yield ranges from 28% to 32%. The stem structure is optimized for industrial processing, ensuring high-quality bast fiber output.
• Oil Content: The seeds maintain an oil content of 32–34%, positioning the variety for dual-use: fiber production and high-value oil extraction.
• Phytochemical Compliance: Low THC content ensures full adherence to strict legal requirements for industrial hemp, eliminating risks associated with non-compliant crops.

The monoecious flowering pattern is the decisive technological advantage of USO-16. Unlike dioecious varieties, it eliminates the need for segregated harvesting of male and female plants, thereby removing phase gaps in the growth cycle. This uniformity allows for streamlined, fully mechanized harvesting. By providing a homogenous raw material base, USO-16 significantly lowers logistics costs and enhances the efficiency of primary processing facilities.