Lil wheat is an autumn wheat variety belonging to the semi-intensive type and the lutecens variety. The variety is characterized by a medium-early vegetation period lasting about 275 days, a stem height of about 80 cm, and a spike length of 11 cm. The thousand-grain weight is 42 g, and the grain density is 845 g/l, indicating high raw material quality. A key feature of the variety is its high protein content (13.5–14.1%) and gluten content (27.0–30.0%), which provides excellent baking properties with a score of 9.0 and bread volume up to 710 ml.
Lil wheat has high yield potential, reaching up to 11.5 t/ha, making it attractive for cultivation in various agroclimatic zones, including the Polissia, forest-steppe, and steppe regions. The recommended seeding rate is 4.5–5.0 million viable seeds per hectare, which promotes optimal plant development and maximum use of soil resources.
The variety exhibits high resistance to a wide range of diseases and stress factors, including lodging, shattering, root rot, septoria, fusarium, brown and yellow rust, and powdery mildew. This resistance significantly reduces the risk of yield loss and enhances production stability. Thanks to these characteristics, Lil wheat is a reliable choice for farmers seeking high-quality grain with good technological properties.
