The variable lucerne variety Elizaveta is a high-yielding plant intended for cultivation in various regions, including the Urals, North Caucasus, and Lower Volga. This variety is characterized by a medium maturation period and a semi-erect bush, which ensures ease of care and harvest collection. The plant leaves are green with a medium-length central leaflet, while the flowers have a characteristic blue-violet corolla shade, giving the variety a distinct external feature. Tall plants reach a height of up to 100 cm with round and sturdy stems, and the root system is taprooted, contributing to good stability and plant nutrition.
The Elizaveta variety is distinguished by high yields in both dry matter and green mass. The average dry matter yield varies depending on the region and can range from 31.3 to 48.5 centners per hectare, with maximum indicators reaching up to 112.5 centners per hectare. Green mass yield reaches 558 centners per hectare, and seed yield is about 4.1 centners per hectare. During testing, the variety demonstrated disease resistance, making it a reliable choice for farmers.
A feature of the variety is self-pollination of flowers, which distinguishes it from other lucerne varieties and contributes to yield stability. The plant has a pennular inflorescence and belongs to the group of blue-hybrid lucerns. Due to its characteristics and adaptability, the Elizaveta variety is recommended for cultivation in steppe and forest-steppe zones, ensuring high fodder productivity and feed base quality.
