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Technical Potential of 'Zenitsa'

The 'Zenitsa' hemp variety, developed by KNIISH, represents a classic selection of dioecious types, focused on achieving stable yields of fiber and high-quality seeds. Unlike many modern hybrids that require specific environmental controls, this variety demonstrates high adaptability to field stress.

Agronomic Advantages

• Comprehensive Resistance: The most significant feature of 'Zenitsa' is its genetic resistance to a wide range of pathogens, including leaf, stem, and yellow rust, septoria, powdery mildew, and fusarium head blight. This significantly reduces the need for fungicide applications.
• Fiber Stability: The variety yields 26-28% fiber with a strength rating of 30-31 kgf. This provides an optimal balance for the textile and technical industries, which require predictable raw material parameters.
• Oil Content: An oil content of 30-31% makes this variety attractive to processors looking to produce high-quality technical or food-grade hemp oil.

Who is this variety for?

'Zenitsa' is ideal for farms that prioritize consistency. With a vegetative period of 130-140 days, the variety fits well into standard crop rotation cycles. A key factor for producers is the low THC content, which eliminates legal risks and allows for worry-free cultivation within regulatory frameworks. While its dioecious nature requires the agronomist to monitor crop uniformity, the high disease resistance more than compensates for this, ensuring a reliable harvest even in unfavorable phytosanitary conditions.