Sorghum grain of the Ogonek variety is a mid-season or early-season variety of the plant Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, characterized by medium height and the absence or very weak anthocyanin coloration of seedlings. The leaves are green with a lighter midrib on the flag leaf, and the panicle is long, loose, and medium density with inverted ovate spikelets and light brown glumes. The grain is elliptical, yellowish-white in color with starchy endosperm; the 1000-grain mass varies from 21.1 to 35 grams depending on different sources. The variety is suitable for grain production and is distinguished by high shattering tolerance.
Ogonek demonstrates high resistance to lodging and medium or standard-level drought tolerance, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions. The variety has resistance to bacterial leaf spot and other diseases, which contributes to stable yields. The vegetative period is from 105 to 115 days, and the productive tillering reaches 3-4 stems per plant.
The average grain yield in growing regions ranges from 17.3 to 24.7 centners per hectare, exceeding regional averages. The grain contains about 70% starch and 13% protein, ensuring high-quality raw materials for the food industry. Seeds undergo fungicide and antidote treatment for disease protection and improved germination. The sowing rate depends on specific agro-technical conditions and the climate of the enterprise.
