Winter wheat variety Konka is a high-yielding and resilient variety developed by the Institute of Irrigation Agriculture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine. This variety is recommended for cultivation in the Steppe and Forest-Steppe zones, confirming its adaptability to various climatic conditions. Plants reach a height of 68-77 cm and are characterized by a medium-early maturity period, ranging from 262 to 274 days. Konka exhibits high winter hardiness (7.4-8.0 points), resistance to lodging (5.8-9.0 points), shattering (8.2-8.9 points), and drought (7.7-8.0 points), ensuring stable yields even under adverse conditions.
The maximum yield of variety Konka reaches 10.1 tons per hectare, making it attractive for agricultural producers seeking high productivity. Grain quality is also high: the 1000-grain weight is 40.5 grams, protein content ranges from 13.2 to 14.0%, and gluten content ranges from 28.7 to 29.6%. These indicators attest to strong wheat suitable for milling and baking industries.
The baking properties of variety Konka are confirmed by flour strength in the range of 309-312 arbitrary units and loaf volume from 100 grams of flour, reaching 1000-1230 ml. This indicates high-quality flour that ensures good baking and excellent taste of baked goods. Thus, wheat Konka represents a reliable and high-quality variety that combines resistance to adverse factors with high technological grain characteristics.
