Tacitus

Tacitus — an early-maturing winter wheat variety for food use with high yield potential, reaching 80-110 c/ha. This variety is characterized by excellent winter hardiness and high drought resistance, ensuring stable yields under various climatic conditions. Tacitus features high grain quality, high 1000-grain mass (37.2–41.1 g), and high baking volume, making it attractive for the bakery industry. Protein content ranges from 12.2% to 13.6%, and raw gluten content from 25.6% to 27.6%, confirming the variety’s good baking qualities. Plants of the Tacitus variety are relatively low-growing and resistant to lodging, which helps preserve yield and simplifies harvest. The variety has a high tillering coefficient and a high number of grains per ear. It is also resistant to seed germination in the ear under unfavorable growing conditions. Due to its high resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, yellow and brown rust, leaf septoria, yellow spot, and Fusarium ear blight, the variety demonstrates stability and reliability in agronomic terms. For sowing Tacitus, consider sowing dates and rates: early sowing (September 10–15) — 3.0–3.2 million seeds per hectare, optimal (September 20–30) — 3.5–4.5 million seeds per hectare, late (October 15–25) — 4.5–4.7 million seeds per hectare. The variety is glumeless, which simplifies handling and harvesting. High resistance to stress factors and diseases, along with excellent agronomic and technological characteristics, make Tacitus a profitable choice for cultivation in various regions.