Rye Kobza

Kobza — a mid-season winter rye variety registered in the state register in 2010. This versatile variety is characterized by high yield and fully meets the needs of the bread-making industry and fattening farms. Kobza forms a medium-height plant with good bushiness and medium-large ears. The grain is oval, medium-sized, light in color, with a distinct groove and sparse hairs, firmly held in the ear during the pre-harvest period and not prone to germination.

The stems of this variety have high resistance to lodging and breakage due to short internodes and thickened walls. Kobza adapts well to climatic changes, showing cold and drought resistance. During the vegetation period, the variety maintains excellent phytosanitary status due to high resistance to major pathogens and pests.

To achieve maximum yield, it is recommended to sow at optimal times following good predecessors such as perennial grasses, peas, and corn. Phosphorus fertilizers promote deep root penetration into the soil, while potassium stimulates the formation of fine, branched roots. Kobza demonstrates high qualities for milling and bread-making industries, as confirmed by variety trials with yields up to 9.82 tons per hectare.