The 'Bara' soybean variety is a mid-season determinate variety characterized by high resistance to pod shattering during delayed harvest and lodging. This variety is suitable for mechanized harvesting and features good resistance to shattering and drought, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. The maturity period falls in the second or third week of August, allowing its use in regions with short growing seasons.
'Bara' is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the Central Black Earth, North Caucasus, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, and Far East regions of Russia, as well as the steppes of Kazakhstan. The variety is well-suited for both main and repeated sowings, demonstrating high yield and stability under different soil and climatic conditions. Average yield in the Central Black Earth region reaches 26.4 centners per hectare, with maximum indicators up to 37.8 centners per hectare, while in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan, the average figure is 16.4 centners per hectare.
The seeds of the 'Bara' variety are characterized by high protein content—up to 40.6%, and fat content—up to 22.7%, making this variety valuable for the production of feed and food products. The weight of 1,000 seeds is about 146 grams, indicating the size and quality of the seeds. For sowing, the recommended rate is from 550 to 800 thousand seeds per hectare, depending on the sowing method, which ensures optimal plant development and high productivity.
