Pochaivka

Wheat variety Pochaivka is a medium-height plant with a height of 85 to 100 cm. The ear is white, awned, cylindrical, long, and medium density, with slightly curved medium-length awns along its entire length. The grain is egg-shaped, red, with a shallow groove. The thousand-grain weight is 39–42 g. The variety belongs to the early-maturing group and is intended for grain use, characterized by high protein content — 14.6% and strong grain quality indicators. Pochaivka exhibits high resistance to various diseases and adverse conditions. The variety shows resistance to lodging and shattering at the level of 8 points, as well as resistance to root rot, septoria, fusarium, brown rust, and powdery mildew with ratings of 7 to 8 points. Moreover, the variety demonstrates high winter hardiness and drought resistance, making it suitable for cultivation in the Polissia, Forest-Steppe, and Steppe regions. To achieve maximum yield, which may reach 8.3 t/ha, it is recommended to follow agronomic requirements: the seeding rate should be 4.5–5.5 million germinating seeds per hectare, plants require 2–3 treatments against pests and diseases, as well as three applications of nitrogen fertilizers. The crude gluten content in the grain reaches 32.7%, confirming the high quality of wheat Pochaivka and its suitability for producing high-quality flour.