The spring oat variety “Horseman” is a medium-early, high-yielding variety intended for simultaneous use in food and feed purposes, including green fodder, silage and hay. The growing period lasts 70-89 days; it ripens 2-3 days earlier than some standard varieties such as Konkur and Yakov, and at the same time as the Argamak variety. The plant is of medium height with high leafiness and a long stem, which makes it especially valuable for use in legume-cereal mixtures. The bush is intermediate with a two-sided panicle and semi-raised arrangement of branches. Spikelets are pendant, with spike scales of medium length and an average intensity waxy coating. The grain varies from medium to large; the mass of 1000 grains ranges from 30 to 47 grams.
The “Horseman” variety is characterized by good resistance to lodging and drought at the level of standard varieties Konkur and Allur. It has moderate resistance to crown rust and loose smut, as well as moderate susceptibility to red-brown spot. The average yield in the Middle Volga region reaches 34.4 centners per hectare; maximum grain yield rates reached up to 7.90 tons per hectare. Protein content in the grain ranges from 11.2% to 13.5%, and the specific weight of the grain is 410-580 grams per liter, which indicates a high quality product with low huskiness.
The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Penza region, Central and Southern zones of the Samara region, as well as in the Republic of Tatarstan. Due to its agronomic characteristics and resistance to unfavorable conditions, “Horseman” is a reliable choice for farmers seeking high yields of quality oats both for fodder and food needs.
