Wheat Favoritka

Winter wheat variety Favoritka is a high-yielding and high-intensity soft wheat variety developed by the Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. This medium-maturing and medium-stemmed variety is characterized by high adaptability to soil-climatic conditions, enabling successful cultivation in the Polissia and forest-steppe regions. The vegetation period is 283-287 days, ensuring stable grain formation. Favoritka exhibits resistance to lodging, powdery mildew, brown leaf rust, as well as high drought tolerance and moderate winter hardiness, making it a reliable choice for various agroclimatic zones. The grain of variety Favoritka possesses high milling and baking qualities. Protein content in the grain ranges from 12.5 to 13.8%, and crude gluten content from 26.7 to 30.1%. Dough strength reaches 248-296 °F, ensuring bread volume from 100 g of flour within 960-1000 ml. The overall baking quality rating is 4.0-4.5 points, indicating high product quality and value for the baking industry. The grain has an egg-shaped form with a shallow groove, which also positively affects technological characteristics. Cultivation technology for variety Favoritka is low-maintenance and well-adapted to various soil types. Fertilizers are recommended to enhance yield, which can reach 10 tons per hectare. Fungicides and insecticides are advisable for protection against pests and diseases. The variety ensures high and stable yields across various mineral nutrition backgrounds, making it profitable and promising for farmers seeking efficient and sustainable agriculture.