Vicia villosa (hairy vetch) winter variety known as "Lugovskaya 3" is intended for producing high-protein green mass and feed. It is characterized by late maturity and moderate flowering onset, making it less susceptible to early pod shattering compared to previous varieties. Seed mass is about 38 g per thousand seeds, and inflorescence is either absent or very weak in intensity during spring sowing. The flower is purple, which is typical for this species.
Key yield indicators confirm high productivity: average green mass reaches 140 c/ha, and protein content in grain can reach up to 28 %. These values significantly exceed established standards and make the variety particularly attractive for agro-industrial enterprises and farms requiring high-quality high-protein feed. The vegetative period ranges from 300 to 320 days, and plant height varies between 90 and 110 cm.
The "Lugovskaya 3" variety is also suitable for hay and silage production due to good dry matter harvesting (about 3.85 t/ha) and seed yield within 7.1 c/ha. It is widely used as the main crop for green feed production, and its perennial nature allows it to be used as a mulching crop. All information about the variety is confirmed by compliance with GOST R 52325‑2005 and inclusion in the state register of breeding achievements.
