Winter wheat variety Natasa is a medium-early, intensive soft wheat variety intended for general use. The plant is medium-height with a pyramidal, medium-length, and dense white ear equipped with straight, medium-length awns. The grain is egg-shaped, red, with a shallow groove, belonging to the erythrospermum variety. The 1000-grain weight varies from 34 to 43 grams, indicating good seed quality. The seeding rate is 4.5–5.5 million viable seeds per hectare.
The Natasa variety exhibits high resistance to various diseases and stress factors. It has high resistance to lodging and shattering (8–9 points) and good resistance to root rot (7–8 points). It is moderately resistant to septoria, fusarium, brown rust, and powdery mildew, ensuring stable yields under adverse conditions. The variety has high drought tolerance and enhanced cold resistance, making it suitable for cultivation in regions with variable climates, including the Saratov region and the Lower Volga region.
The potential yield of the Natasa variety reaches 9–10 tons per hectare with proper agronomy. Due to its characteristics, the variety is recommended for cultivation in various climatic zones where disease and stress resistance, along with high productivity, are required. Natasa is a reliable choice for farmers aiming to obtain high-quality and stable winter wheat yields.
