Wheat Ledy

Wheat of the 'Ledy' variety is a soft winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) of medium-early maturity with a vegetation period ranging from 224 to 267 days. The plant is low-growing, with a semi-erect bush and a pyramidal, loose medium-length ear. The grain is egg-shaped with a shallow groove and red coloration, with a 1000-grain weight ranging from 35 to 46 grams. The variety is included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region and is recommended for cultivation in the Central Zone of Stavropol Krai. The average yield in the region reaches 41.4 centners per hectare.

The variety is characterized by high drought and salt tolerance, as well as rapid growth in early spring. Its winter hardiness is average, and the plant is resistant to lodging and shattering during root rest. Among diseases, the variety is resistant to hard rust, moderately susceptible to powdery mildew, but vulnerable to brown rust, septoria, and Fusarium ear rot.

For successful cultivation of this variety, it is important to consider potential risks associated with a frost crust on the soil, which may form under conditions of frost and rain. Such a crust disrupts plant respiration and reduces their frost resistance, potentially leading to yield losses. To prevent this, it is recommended to apply agronomic methods, including soil cultivation and foliar fertilizer application, as well as mechanical methods to break up the frost crust.