Chaika

Sugar sorghum variety Chaika is a medium-early, medium-height plant with a symmetrical, erect panicle of medium length. The grain is elliptical in shape, white in color, with a 1000-grain mass ranging from 19.3 to 25.6 grams. The variety is distinguished by its resistance to lodging and drought resistance at the level of standards, making it suitable for cultivation in regions with similar climatic conditions, in particular in the Saratov region.

Chaika is intended for use as animal feed, including green feed, silage, and silage. When used for green feed, careful chopping of the plants is recommended, as well-chopped green mass of sugar sorghum is readily consumed by all types of agricultural animals. Grain yield ranges from 2.95 to 4.18 tons per hectare, green mass from 24.7 to 36.4 tons per hectare, and dry matter from 8.6 to 11.7 tons per hectare. Plant height reaches 165-187 cm, and plant density when sown for green feed is 150-300 thousand plants per hectare. Sugar content in stems is within 12-15%.

The Chaika variety is characterized by high productivity and is adapted to various sowing methods, including wide-row and row sowing. Due to its agronomic characteristics and feed quality, it is a valuable choice for agricultural producers seeking to obtain high yields of fodder mass and grain while maintaining resistance to unfavorable conditions.