SHUKSHINKA is a variety of hard spring wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) belonging to the medium-maturity group with a vegetation period of 76 to 95 days. The plant is characterized by medium or long straw and a pyramidal, medium-length spike with a loose structure and light brown awns that are longer than the spike. The mass of 1000 grains ranges from 38 to 51 grams, indicating the large-grained nature of the variety. The variety is resistant to lodging, with a resistance index of about 3.8 points, and has enhanced drought resistance, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions.
SHUKSHINKA is recommended for cultivation in the Ural, Western Siberia, and Eastern Siberia regions, including the Chelyabinsk, Novosibirsk, and Irkutsk regions, Altai and Krasnoyarsk Krais, as well as the Republics of Buryatia and Khakassia. The average yield of the variety is 12.1 centners/hectare in the Ural region and reaches 32.1 centners/hectare in Western Siberia, with a potential yield of up to 72.8 centners/hectare. For optimal growth, a sowing rate of 450-500 seeds per square meter is recommended for early sowing and 500-550 seeds for late sowing. An important element of agrotechnology is the application of nitrogen fertilizers up to 100 kg/hectare by active ingredient, as well as phosphorus-potassium fertilizers based on soil agrochemical analysis.
The variety differs in good and excellent pasta qualities of the grain, which makes it in demand in technological production. Moderate resistance to brown rust and powdery bunt requires sowing seed treatment with fungicides in a mixture with insecticides of the nicotinic group, as well as 2-3 fungicidal treatments during the vegetation period. Special attention should be paid to the control of mites and timely application of corresponding preparations. Thanks to a stable vegetation period, good winter hardiness, and resistance to diseases, the SHUKSHINKA variety is a reliable choice for obtaining a high yield of quality grain on various soil types.
