Popelyushka

Stability and Adaptability in the Field

The soft winter wheat variety «Popelyushka», developed by the Donetsk Institute of Agro-Industrial Production (NAAS), is a well-established choice for intensive farming in Ukraine. As an awned variety, it has earned a reputation for reliability in temperate climates, backed by a strong winter hardiness rating of 7–8 points out of 9. Farmers value this variety for the successful balance between plant height (90–100 cm) and lodging resistance, which simplifies harvesting even at high yield levels.

Performance and Potential

The variety is designed to capitalize on good agronomic practices. Depending on management intensity and environmental conditions, yield potential ranges from a baseline of 5–6 tonnes to an impressive 8–9 tonnes per hectare. The grain quality remains a key selling point for producers:

• Gluten content: stable range of 25–30%.
• Stem strength: excellent resistance to lodging, ensuring low harvest losses.
• Adaptability: strong tillering capacity and high resilience to winter stress factors.

«Popelyushka» occupies a strategic place in the market for producers seeking a proven, resilient variety that performs predictably year after year. It remains a cost-effective option for farms prioritizing both grain quality and high overall output, responding exceptionally well to optimized fertilization and management protocols.