Flax Ivanovsky

The flax variety 'Ivanovsky' is mid-season and intended for cultivation in various climatic zones of Ukraine, including the Steppe, Forest-Steppe, and Polissia. The vegetation period of this variety is 75–80 days, and the plant height reaches 90–100 cm. The flowers have a characteristic bluish-purple hue. The straw yield is approximately 1.8 tons per hectare, with fiber content reaching 31%, ensuring a fiber yield of 1.4–1.7 tons per hectare. The 1000-seed mass equals 5 grams, and the seed yield reaches 1.0 ton per hectare. The variety is characterized by high resistance to various diseases, including verticillium and fusarium wilts, rust, powdery mildew, and anthracnose, confirmed by a rating of 9 points. The overall resistance to pests is rated at 8 points. Additionally, 'Ivanovsky' is resistant to lodging, seed pod cracking, and seed shattering, which significantly facilitates harvest and improves its quality. The fiber composition contains 65% long fiber, and the fiber flexibility reaches 60 mm, making it highly sought after in the textile industry for producing high-quality flax fiber. Due to its characteristics, the 'Ivanovsky' variety is widely used in the textile industry for fiber production. It combines high yield, disease and pest resistance, as well as excellent fiber technological properties, making it an attractive choice for agricultural producers and flax processors.