Soybean Sailor

Soybean variety Sailor is a medium-early or ultra-early variety with a vegetation period ranging from 75 to 112 days, allowing it to be grown in various climatic conditions and zones. Plants reach a height of 55 to 85 cm, have purple flowers and yellow seeds with a pointed oval shape. Seed hilum is light or yellow, with a thousand-seed weight ranging from 140 to 220 g, indicating good seed density and quality. Recommended planting rate is 550,000 to 700,000 seeds per hectare, with row spacing from 12.5 to 30 cm, ensuring optimal plant placement and maximum yield.

The variety exhibits high resistance to major soybean diseases, including ascochytosis, bacterial blight, downy mildew, septoria, sclerotinia, and fusarium, with resistance ratings up to 8-9 points. It also shows good drought tolerance (around 8 points) and lodging resistance, making it a reliable choice for cultivation under stress and adverse weather conditions. Cold tolerance is rated at 6 points, enabling the plants to withstand temperatures down to -5°C without significant damage to growth.

The potential yield of variety Sailor ranges from 4.0 to 5.0 tons per hectare, with seed protein content reaching 41-43% and oil content of 21-23%, making it attractive for producing high-quality protein and oil feedstocks. Strong attachment of lower pods and elongated lower internodes contribute to increased yield and stress resistance. For storage, seeds should be kept at +7-10°C and moisture level not exceeding 10%, ensuring seed viability until the next planting season.