Winter wheat variety Orleán is a semi-intensive, non-awned type with a vegetation period of about 275 days. The stem height reaches 100 cm, and the ear length is 11.5 cm. The thousand-grain weight is 44 grams, and the grain density is 815 g/l. The potential yield of this variety can reach 10 tons per hectare, making it attractive for cultivation in forest-steppe and steppe zones. The recommended seeding rate is 4.5-5 million seeds per hectare, ensuring optimal plant development and high productivity.
The Orleán variety is distinguished by high grain quality. Protein content ranges from 13.0 to 14.0%, and gluten content is 26.0-29.0%. In terms of baking properties, the variety scores 9 points, confirmed by loaf volume up to 700 ml. These characteristics make Orleán wheat in demand for producing high-quality flour and bakery products.
Orleán wheat exhibits high resistance to major diseases, including powdery mildew, rust, septoria leaf blotch, and others, with resistance ratings ranging from 8 to 9 points. Additionally, the variety shows good resistance to lodging (8.3 points), drought (8.0 points), and winter hardiness (7.0-8.0 points). Thanks to these qualities, as well as the recommendation to sow after sunflower, pea, soybean, buckwheat, and early corn, Orleán is a reliable choice for farmers seeking high and stable yields.