Favoritka Odeska — this is a high-yielding winter wheat variety intended for cultivation in steppe and forest-steppe zones. It has a medium-early maturity period with a vegetation period of approximately 280-290 days. Plants are medium-stemmed, 80-90 cm tall, with awnless cylindrical ears of medium length and density. Grain is amber-colored, oval or egg-shaped, large, with 1000-grain weight ranging from 36 to 50 g depending on growing conditions. The potential yield of this variety reaches 80-131 c/ha, with an average yield of about 73 c/ha.
The variety is characterized by high resistance to adverse environmental factors, including high winter hardiness and drought tolerance. It is resistant to lodging, diseases such as powdery mildew, fusarium, root rots, and brown leaf rust. Additionally, Favoritka exhibits resistance to pests such as wheat moth and Hessian fly, as well as to seedling emergence and grain shattering, ensuring stable and high-quality harvests.
The quality of Favoritka grain is highly valued in the baking industry. Protein content in the grain ranges from 12.5-13.8%, and raw gluten content is 26.7-30.1%. Dough strength falls within 248-296 a.pro., enabling high bread volume from 100 g of flour — 960-1000 ml. The overall bread-making properties of the variety are rated 4.0-4.5 points, making it valuable for producing high-quality flour and baked goods. Sowing rate varies from 180 to 250 kg/ha depending on the growing region and moisture level.
