Libertina

Stability and quality: hands-on experience with the Libertina variety

Czech breeding by Selgen has long proven itself as a reliable partner for farmers, and the Libertina spring soft wheat is a clear testament to this. In field conditions, this variety demonstrates exactly the qualities necessary for a stable income: predictability and efficiency.

Agronomic features and field behavior

The first thing that stands out when working with this variety is its compactness. The stem height of only 50-60 cm makes the crops look very neat. Thanks to this short stature, the variety shows excellent lodging resistance even under heavy rainfall or when using high doses of nitrogen fertilizers. I don't have to worry about the crops «lodging» before harvest, which significantly simplifies combine operation and reduces grain loss.

Yield and quality indicators

As for the grain itself, Libertina is consistently impressive. The thousand-grain weight (TGW) ranges from 40-45 grams, which is an excellent metric for spring wheat. However, the trump card of this variety is its gluten content, which stays firmly above 30%. For bakeries, such grain is worth its weight in gold. It is a pleasure to work with this wheat: it meets high-quality standards, which allows for a respectable price upon sale.

Practical recommendations

• Ideal for intensive cultivation technologies, as the short stem allows for high fertilizer input without the risk of yield loss due to lodging.
• Requires attentive disease protection in the early stages, but when protocols are followed, it ensures a predictable and high-quality result.
• Responds excellently to balanced nutrition, which directly translates into an increase in thousand-grain weight.

If you are looking for a variety that won't provide «surprises» at the end of the season and produces high-quality, heavy grain, Libertina from Selgen is a choice favoring a professional approach to farming.