The seeds of the "Poltavska winter vetch 25" variety represent a high-yielding winter crop developed by the Poltava State Agricultural Experimental Station named after M.I. Vavilov. The variety belongs to the "Vetch" group and is intended for cultivation in conditions where stability to variable climatic factors is required.
Key characteristics include high yield and good grain quality. The plant is characterized by medium pubescence, a bush height of 1.2 to 1.6 meters (reaching 2 meters in isolated cases), and a stem that is moderately pubescent, green with shades of dark or light green. The flowers have blue or blue-violet color and form long pedicels with 20–30 and more buds.
The pods of the variety are elongate-rhombic in shape with a pointed end, usually containing 3–4 seeds. The seeds are black, smooth, round, and shiny, indicating good appearance and potential attractiveness for further use. In the station variety testing, high yield of green mass (about 420 kg/ha), hay – 84.3 kg/ha, and with single-crop use of seeds – from 6 to 8 kg/ha was observed. With a two-crop approach, where the first crop is directed to green mass and the second – to seeds, the seed yield is approximately 5–6 kg/ha.
The "Poltavska winter vetch 25" variety is suitable for a wide range of applications in agriculture due to its stability and high productivity. It ensures a stable grain output under various climatic conditions, making it a valuable choice for farmers striving for maximum production efficiency.
