AYUSHKA is a mid-early hybrid grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) characterized by high drought resistance and stable yield. This variety is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the Lower Volga and Middle Volga, where it demonstrates an average grain yield of 20.7 to 22.5 centners per hectare, with maximum indicators reaching 52.6 centners per hectare. The mass of 1000 grains varies from 19 to 21.3 grams, indicating good grain quality. The plant exhibits high resistance to lodging and cereal smut, ensuring the reliability and stability of the harvest.
By morphological characteristics, AYUSHKA is a low-growing plant with a symmetric medium-length panicle and medium density at maturity. Panicle glumes have a reddish-brown color, and the grain is round with a semi-glassy endosperm. Heading time is early, allowing the hybrid to successfully adapt to various climatic conditions. Thanks to its properties, the variety is suitable for obtaining grain silage and can be used in various agro-technical systems.
In addition, sorghum AYUSHKA possesses decorative qualities characteristic of two-color sorghum, including leaf sheaths colored red and containing anthocyanins. The plant can reach a height of up to 3 meters and has juicy stems from which sweet syrup is extracted. These features make it not only a valuable agricultural product but also an interesting plant for decorative use and the production of additional products.
