Odesskaya Starica — a high-yielding winter wheat variety of intensive type, characterized by high productivity and universal application on high agrofunds. The yield potential of this variety reaches 7.84 t/ha, and the vegetation period lasts 275-278 days. Plants have medium productive tillering and height of 111-124 cm, forming large grains with 1000-grain weight of 42-46 g. Protein content in grain is 13.3-14.2%, and raw gluten content is 30-34%, ensuring high product quality.
The Odesskaya Starica variety exhibits comprehensive resistance to a wide range of diseases, including brown rust, stem rust, powdery mildew, septoria, fusarium of spike, hard soot, and lodging. It also possesses resistance to lodging, which enhances yield stability. Thanks to its enhanced competitive ability against weeds in the biocenosis, this variety effectively resists unwanted vegetation, contributing to maintaining yield.
Odesskaya Starica is recommended for cultivation in the Polissia, forest-steppe, and steppe zones. It is suitable for use in ecologically clean technologies, including organic farming, making this variety an attractive choice for farmers seeking high-quality and safe products. The seeding rate is 4.5-5.0 million seeds per hectare, ensuring optimal conditions for plant development.
