Wheat variety Odessa 267 is a winter variety recommended for cultivation in forest-steppe and steppe zones. This variety is characterized by medium-early maturity and plant height ranging from 104 to 120 cm. The vegetation period is approximately 280-284 days, allowing adaptation to various climatic conditions, including dry and hot periods. Productive tillering reaches 820-950 stems per square meter, and the seeding rate is 5.0-6.0 million germinating seeds per hectare or 180-250 kg/ha.
Wheat Odessa 267 has a high yield potential, averaging 5.8-6.9 t/ha, and in some forest-steppe and steppe zones may reach up to 6.67 t/ha. The grain has a 1000-grain weight ranging from 38-42.8 g, red and elongated shape. The grain quality is high: protein content varies from 13.0 to 13.9%, gluten content is 28-33%, and flour strength reaches 280-380 units. These indicators ensure good baking properties, confirmed by an overall bread score of 4.8 points.
The variety exhibits high resistance to various diseases and adverse factors. It is resistant to lodging, shattering, root rot, septoria, powdery mildew, as well as diseases such as rust, all types of rust, pyrenoforesis, and yellow rust. In addition, the variety demonstrates good frost resistance and tolerance to germination of grain in ears. Thanks to these qualities and adaptability to changing ecological conditions, wheat Odessa 267 is a universal and reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve high and stable yields in various regions.
