Wheat Salasar

The winter wheat variety Salasar was registered in the state register in 2020 and is a medium-late, glumeless variety intended for sowing during the autumn period from September 15 to October 25. The recommended sowing rate varies depending on the sowing date: for early sowing (September 15–25) — 3.0–3.5 million seeds per hectare, for optimal sowing (September 25–October 5) — 3.5–4.0 million seeds per hectare. Plant height ranges from 64.9 to 77.1 cm, and the vegetation period is 259 to 268 days.

Salasar exhibits high resistance to major leaf and ear diseases, including powdery mildew, rust, Fusarium ear blight, as well as pests such as the cereal leaf beetle and cereal aphid, rated 8–9 points on the resistance scale. Additionally, the variety demonstrates good winter hardiness and drought tolerance, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions, including regions of Romania, Hungary, Southeastern Europe, and Ukraine.

The protein content in the grain is 13.6–13.7%, indicating high product quality. The variety also features high resistance to lodging and shattering, which helps preserve yield and improve the grain’s commercial quality. The producer of this variety is the German company Strube Research GmbH & Co. KG, which guarantees high standards of selection and quality of seed material.