The winter wheat variety "Ciganka" was the subject of studies aimed at assessing winter hardiness in the Poltava region. Over two years, including challenging winter periods in 2010 and 2011 with ice crusts and thaws, observations were conducted on the survival of crops and the resilience of different varieties. These years became benchmarks for evaluating winter hardiness, as natural conditions created objective tests for plants.
According to the study results, "Ciganka" showed a high level of mortality compared to other varieties, reaching 55.2% losses on the autumn 2009 sowing. This indicates low winter hardiness of the variety under these climatic conditions, leading to significant damage to tillering nodes and sparse sowing by spring. Despite this, the variety continues to be used, but requires careful consideration when selecting regions and growing conditions.
Thus, "Ciganka" is characterized as a variety with moderate winter hardiness, which may suffer significant losses during severe winters with ice crusts and sharp temperature fluctuations. When planning sowing, it is recommended to consider the climatic features of the region and potential risks associated with winter stress to minimize crop losses.
