Galí

Soybean variety Galí is a fast-maturing grain variety recommended for cultivation in steppe regions. It belongs to the early-maturing group and has a medium oil content. The variety was registered in 2012 and developed by the Institute of Oil Crops of the Ukrainian Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Due to its characteristics, Galí demonstrates high and stable yields, comparable to later-maturing varieties, while minimizing the risk of late maturity.

The soybean plant Galí has a taproot system with a main root penetrating the soil to a depth of up to 2 meters, providing good nutrition and drought resistance. Stem height varies from 40 cm to 1 meter; stems can be thick and sturdy or thin, upright or slightly curved. Leaves are trifoliate, covered with hairs of various shades, which helps protect the plant. Flowers are small, white or purple, arranged in racemose inflorescences. Pods are of various shapes and colors, containing one to four seeds. Seeds have diverse shapes and colors, with 1000-seed weight ranging from 50 to 400 grams.

For successful cultivation of the Galí variety, specific climatic conditions characteristic of a monsoon climate are required, with increased demands for heat and moisture. The optimal temperature for vegetative growth is 18-22 °C, for reproductive organ formation — 22-24 °C, and during flowering — 25-27 °C. Soybean begins to germinate at 8-10 °C, but seedlings emerge significantly faster at higher temperatures. The variety is distinguished by resistance to lodging and complex diseases, as well as high yield stability and uniform maturation, facilitating mechanized harvesting.