Oat Fakir

Oat variety FAKIR is a medium-maturing culture with a vegetation period of 76 to 95 days and plant height ranging from 80 to 120 cm. The variety was developed based on the hybrid population Chief (USA) and Tiger (Germany) and belongs to the aurea subgroup. Distinctive features of FAKIR include increased bushiness and foliage, as well as a semi-spreading panicle with spikelets consisting of 2-3 florets. The grain is of medium-yield type, medium-sized, with a mass of 1000 grains ranging from 26 to 33 grams and a medium hulling rate of 20–23%. Protein content in the grain is 13–15%, and uniformity reaches 94%. The oatmeal yield is in the range of 61–70%, and the taste of the porridge is rated as excellent. The FAKIR variety is recommended for cultivation both for grain and green mass. It demonstrates high yield, which on trial plots in the Perm region between 1992 and 1995 ranged from 31.0 to 47.3 centners per hectare. FAKIR possesses medium drought resistance, high resistance to shattering, and above-average resistance to lodging. In addition, the variety is characterized by high resistance to crown and stem rust, powdery bunt, and hessian fly, as well as medium resistance to bacterial burn. These characteristics make it a reliable choice for cultivation in arid and semi-arid regions. FAKIR adapts well to moderately cultivated podzolic soils and outperforms the early-maturing oat DANCE in terms of yield. Fertilization at a dose of NPK 30 does not have a significant effect on yield, which indicates its resilience to various nutrition conditions. The post-harvest maturation period of seeds and their sowing qualities depend more on the weather conditions of a specific year than on the background nutrition. The variety is included in the list of valuable qualities and recommended for agricultural use in various regions.