SOTKA, also known as SG-100, is a high-yielding and high-intensity winter wheat variety. It features a short stem and a medium-early vegetative period lasting 280-284 days. The average yield of the variety in variety trials reached 8.63-9.48 tons per hectare, exceeding standard varieties by 0.63-0.82 tons. SG-100 has high frost resistance and winter hardiness, as well as pronounced drought resistance and heat tolerance, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. The variety is resistant to lodging, shattering, and germination of grain in the ear, which contributes to yield preservation and quality.
Wheat SOTKA is characterized by high resistance to major diseases such as ear blight, loose smut, and brown rust, with resistance ratings from 4 to 6 points. Additionally, the variety has good tolerance to pests, including the cabbage moth and stink bug. The grain of the variety has a red color, is large and well-filled, with a thousand-grain weight ranging from 38.8 to 41.5 grams. Protein content in the grain is 13.3-13.6%, gluten is 26.5-27.1%, and flour strength varies from 270 to 420 conditional units, ensuring high-quality flour and bread with a rating of 4.8-4.9 points.
Winter wheat variety SOTKA is adapted to various agroclimatic conditions and is characterized by a prolonged vernalization period and an intensive hardening process, which increases its resistance to low temperatures. It belongs to extra-strong high-intensity varieties capable of yielding up to 12.8 tons per hectare under optimal conditions. Thanks to the combination of physiological and genetic mechanisms of resistance to moisture deficit, the variety demonstrates maximum drought endurance at all stages of growth and development. This makes SOTKA an excellent choice for sowing in regions with variable climatic conditions and increased requirements for yield quality and stability.
