Lana

Lana millet is a medium-maturing variety recommended for cultivation in the forest-steppe zone of Ukraine. This variety was developed by the Ukrainian Academy of Agricultural Sciences through repeated individual selection from a hybrid population obtained by crossing the varieties Myronovskoe 94 and Saratovskoe 853. Since 2006, Lana has been included in the Register of Plant Varieties of Ukraine, confirming its adaptability and resistance to local conditions.

The Lana variety is characterized by high yield, ranging from 4.3 to 6.9 tons per hectare, and an average vegetation period of 80 to 90 days. Plants reach a height of 110-120 cm, have strong stems, and bear a drooping panicle 28-34 cm long. The grain is yellow, oval-round, large, with a hull content of 16.2%, a grain yield of 78-80%, and protein content reaching 14.8%. The thousand-seed weight is 8.3-8.6 g. The variety has a plastic type, drought resistance, and enhanced resistance to pests and diseases such as millet fly, bacterial spot, and melanosis.

For sowing the Lana variety, the recommended seeding rate depends on the region: 4 million seeds per hectare in Polissia, 3.2-3.6 million in the forest-steppe, and 2.2-2.6 million in the steppe. This allows efficient use of the variety under various agroclimatic conditions. High quality and certification ensure its competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.