ES Gladiator soy is a medium-early, high-yielding grain soybean variety recommended for cultivation in the forest-steppe zone. Plants reach a height of 80 to 110 cm, with a planting density of 500-550 thousand plants per hectare at harvest. The variety has an indeterminate growth habit and yellow seeds. The 1000-seed mass is approximately 192 g, indicating good seed quality. The vegetation period lasts 90 to 110 days, and the sum of effective temperatures (CHU) ranges from 2700 to 2750, placing it in the medium-early maturity group.
ES Gladiator is characterized by high resistance to lodging, shattering, and a wide spectrum of diseases, including sclerotinia. The variety shows good drought and stress tolerance, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in various climatic zones, including Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Sumy, Ternopil, Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions. Recommended planting density is 450-600 thousand germinating seeds per hectare, with a seeding rate of 120-150 kg/ha and row spacing of 25 to 70 cm.
ES Gladiator contains high protein (41-45%) and oil content of about 20.5%, making it attractive for grain production and processing. The yield potential of this variety reaches 3.5-4.5 tons per hectare, confirming its stability and efficiency. Due to its combination of high yield, resistance to adverse weather conditions and diseases, as well as excellent technological characteristics, ES Gladiator is a promising choice for farmers seeking a high-quality and stable soybean harvest.
