SALAM 66 is an early-maturing grain sorghum hybrid developed for cultivation in the northern and central regions of Russia. The plants are single-stemmed, well-aligned in height, ensuring uniform maturation and ease of harvesting. The grain is naked, orange in color, with low tannin content, which improves its quality and increases its nutritional value. Due to good threshability of the grain, the hybrid ensures efficient harvest collection.
The hybrid is distinguished by high productivity and resistance to adverse conditions. It is drought-resistant, has high resistance to lodging and smut, which contributes to a stable harvest even in complex climatic conditions. The mass of 1000 grains is about 28.6 grams, the average yield reaches 27.2 centners per hectare, and record indicators can reach 54.6 centners per hectare.
SALAM 66 is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the Lower Volga, Middle Volga, North Caucasian, Central Chernozem, Urals, and Western Siberia. It is suitable for growing in such regions as Orenburg, Samara, Saratov, and the Altai Territory, making it a universal solution for farmers seeking a high and quality grain sorghum harvest.
