Soybean variety DH 618 is a mid-early maturing, fast-maturing variety with a vegetative period of 100 to 120 days, corresponding to 2550-2625 CHU. This variety is characterized by high yield potential, reaching 5.5-7.2 tons per hectare, and holds leading sowing areas in Europe, replacing the Madison variety. Plants have a height of 65 to 76 cm, with the attachment height of lower pods ranging from 10.3-14 cm. Flowers are purple, and the pod color is light or yellow. The 1000-seed weight is approximately 193 g, and the number of seeds per kilogram is about 5200. DH 618 exhibits high initial growth energy, excellent growth vigor, and resistance to various stress factors, including drought, lodging, and shattering. The variety shows high resistance to bacterial blight, white mold, and phytophthora, ensuring stable agronomic productivity. It is not picky about soils and adapts well to various growing conditions, including Steppe, Forest-Steppe, and Polissia zones. Recommended sowing depth is 3-4 cm, and seeding rate varies from 560,000 to 750,000 seeds per hectare depending on soil moisture, row spacing, and sowing time. Soybean DH 618 has medium oil content (about 19.8%) and high protein content (about 41.3-41.5%), making it attractive for grain production. The optimal row spacing for sowing ranges from 12.5-38 cm, preferably 15-35 cm. Thanks to its high agronomic characteristics, disease and stress resistance, and high yield, variety DH 618 is a reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve quality and stable soybean harvests.
