STEPNOE 9

The Sorghum variety Stepnoe 9 is a mid-late variety recommended for cultivation in the Belgorod and Voronezh regions. The vegetative period is 82-95 days, ensuring optimal maturation in these regions. The grain is round, red in color, with a high 1000-grain mass ranging from 7.4 to 9.4 grams, indicating high-quality yield.

Stepnoe 9 is characterized by high yield and adaptability to growing conditions. The average yield in the region is about 32 centners per hectare, with maximum indicators reaching 58.9 centners per hectare, as recorded in the Belgorod region. The variety is resistant to lodging and shattering, which contributes to yield preservation and reduced losses during harvesting.

Special attention is paid to the variety's disease resistance: Stepnoe 9 possesses group resistance to smut and necrotic melanosis, enhancing its reliability and reducing the need for intensive plant protection. Thanks to these characteristics, the variety is a promising choice for agricultural producers seeking to obtain high-quality sorghum yields.