Siverka

The «Siverka» soybean variety, developed by the National Scientific Center «Institute of Agriculture of NAAS», is a targeted genetic solution designed for high-intensity farming in Ukraine. The technical architecture of this variety focuses on balancing a short growing cycle with high concentrations of essential grain components.

Agronomic performance and plant structure

With a vegetation period of 90–100 days, «Siverka» is classified as an early-maturing variety, allowing growers to escape late-summer thermal stress and maximize early-season moisture utilization. The plant height of 80–90 cm provides sufficient biomass for yield formation, while the lower pod attachment height of 10–12 cm is a critical parameter for mechanized harvesting. This specific trait minimizes harvest losses, as it allows for a cleaner cut and reduces the risk of soil contamination during the operation.

Grain quality: the biochemical profile

«Siverka» delivers consistent quality metrics that meet the demands of modern processing industries:

• Protein content: 41–43%, providing significant leverage in the export soybean market.
• Oil content: 20–21%, an optimal balance that makes the variety suitable for both soybean meal production and oil extraction plants.

This biochemical profile makes the variety a versatile tool for crop rotation, specifically for farms aiming for high-margin commodity grain within tight agrotechnical windows.