Colomak 5

Winter wheat Colomak 5 is a variety primarily intended for use in animal husbandry. This variety is characterized by high carbohydrate and protein content, making it a valuable component in compound feed production. The grain of Colomak 5 is of fodder type and is not intended for human consumption. Improper use may lead to colic in animals, requiring careful adherence to feeding norms.

Colomak 5 exhibits good winter hardiness and resistance to adverse weather conditions, as confirmed by breeding and production centers. The variety is distinguished by high cold tolerance, resistance to lodging and drought, ensuring stable yields even under challenging climatic conditions. The vegetation period ranges from 265 to 296 days, classifying it as an early-maturing variety with an intensive cultivation type.

Agronomic characteristics of the variety include upright plants with green leaves and cylindrical, medium-density white ears with awns. The grain is large, red in color, with a thousand-grain weight ranging from 40.1 to 48.3 grams. The yield of this variety reaches 92.3 centners per hectare, indicating high productivity. Colomak 5 is recommended for cultivation with high doses of mineral and organic fertilizers, both on steam and non-steam predecessors, which helps maximize the variety’s potential.