The Barnaulskoye 18 sorghum variety represents a medium-maturing sanguineum type recommended for cultivation in the Altai Krai, Novosibirsk, and Omsk regions. This variety is characterized by a period from seedling emergence to booting of 40-47 days, with full grain formation occurring over 97-105 days. The average grain yield reaches 12.9 centners per hectare, with a maximum yield of up to 24.4 centners per hectare. The weight of 1000 grains varies from 7.4 to 9.2 grams, indicating high seed quality.
Barnaulskoye 18 is distinguished by high resistance to powdery head smut, ensuring reliable protection against natural infection. Additionally, the variety exhibits good drought tolerance and lodging resistance, making it adaptable to various climatic conditions. Under favorable growing conditions, the variety demonstrates enhanced productivity and quality.
The technological characteristics of the grain from Barnaulskoye 18 sorghum are at a high level, with the taste and color of porridge rated at 4.5-5 points, making this variety in demand in the food industry. The area of application includes farm enterprises, retail sales, personal subsidiary holdings, and feed production, highlighting the versatility and practicality of this variety.
