Wheat Voloshkova

Winter wheat variety Voloshkova is a medium-maturing, high-yielding variety developed by selection of the best samples during the transition from spring to winter cultivation. The maximum yield recorded at the Bila Tserkva Variety Testing Center reaches 100 centners per hectare, while the average yield across Ukraine is approximately 64.3 centners per hectare, surpassing most varieties of similar maturity. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Forest-Steppe zone and Polissia, exhibiting high winter hardiness, drought resistance, and resistance to shattering.

Voloshkova belongs to the lutescent variety of wheat, featuring a well-formed plant with strong stems up to one meter tall, resistant to lodging. The ear is medium-large, cylindrical, with a bristly tip covered by small bristles 1–2 cm long. The grain is elongated, red in color, turning dark brown when stained with phenol. The glumes of the ear are oval-shaped and tightly cover the grain, preventing shattering while not hindering water evaporation. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, rust, and leaf septoria.

Agronomic requirements include sowing between September 15 and October 5, with optimal sowing occurring between September 20 and 30. The seeding rate is 4.5–5.0 million viable seeds per hectare. Grain quality is characterized by a 1000-grain weight of 40.3–42.8 g, protein content of 13.9–14.3%, and crude gluten content of 29.4–31.4%. The development of the Voloshkova variety was made possible by changes in wheat development type under low-temperature conditions, ensuring high winter hardiness and adaptation to winter cultivation conditions.