Grain use direction.
Year of inclusion in the State Register of plant varieties suitable for propagation in Ukraine — 2012.
Recommended growing zone — Steppe.
Originator — Institute of Plant Growing named after V. Ya. Yuryev, NAAN.
Variety distinguishing features. Variety — flavida (flavida). Plants are tall (110-120 cm), semi-compressed form with thick central stem, light reddish pubescence, violet flowers, spherical seeds, light yellow, hilum color of seed coat, 1000-seed mass — 120-140 g.
Biological features. The variety belongs to the medium-maturing group (vegetation period duration 115-118 days), has increased drought resistance, resistant to lodging (8.0-9.0 points), shattering of seeds (8.0-9.0 points), pathogens and pests (8.0 points), suitable for mechanized harvesting.
Agronomic features. Recommended seeding rate 0.6-0.7 million viable seeds per hectare. Seeding method — conventional row or wide-row (row spacing 45 cm). Agronomic practices are standard for the growing zone.
In the variety trial of the Institute of Plant Growing named after V. Ya. Yuryev (2006-2008), the variety yielded 2.3 t/ha. Maximum yield was achieved in 2009 — 2.93 t/ha, in 2010 — 3.11 t/ha (Kiliyskaya DSS of Odesa region), in 2011 — 3.67 t/ha (Kelmenskaya DSS of Chernivtsi region). Potential yield 3.7-3.9 t/ha. Protein content in seeds 39-40%, oil 22-23%.
Patent No. 110486. Patent No. 120176. State registration number 08018009.
