GALIA is a mid-season variety of sugar sorghum intended for high sugar content and use in sugar product production, as well as for silage and green fodder. The plants reach a height of 200–220 cm, have weak bushiness and medium stem thickness without branching. On the main stem, 6–8 leaves form, and the panicle becomes dense, symmetrical, and upright upon maturation, with a length of about 20 cm. Spikelet chaff and grain acquire a reddish-brown tint; the mass of 1000 grains is 22 g.
The variety is distinguished by a high degree of adaptability to various cultivation conditions, exhibits cold hardiness in the seedling phase, and demonstrates rapid initial plant growth. GALIA possesses lodging resistance and drought resistance at the level of standards, as well as is weakly damaged by aphids, which contributes to stable yields. Average dry matter yield in various regions ranges from 75 to 89 c/ha, confirming its high productivity.
Thanks to good disease resistance and adaptive qualities, the GALIA variety is successfully grown in various climatic zones. It is suitable for use in the Central Black Earth, North Caucasian, and Lower Volga regions, ensuring a stable and high-quality sugar sorghum harvest. This variety is a reliable choice for farmers focused on sugar product and feed production.
