ZERNORADKA 9

ZERNORADKA 9 is a variety of soft winter wheat, characterized by early maturity and dwarf stature. The vegetative period ranges from 250 to 293 days, corresponding to mid-early ripening. Plants have a height of 67 to 95 cm, with a short stem and high resistance to lodging. The grain is medium-sized, round, red in color, with a slightly hairy base and a shallow groove. The mass of 1000 grains varies within 34-49 g, indicating good density and seed quality.

The variety is distinguished by high adaptability to various climatic conditions, including drought and heat, making it particularly valuable for regions of the Steppe and Forest Steppe, as well as the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions. The winter hardiness of the variety is above average, ensuring reliable overwintering even during frost. Thanks to its high regenerative ability for tillering in the winter-early spring period, the variety withstands late sowings well. Additionally, ZERNORADKA 9 is not prone to shattering or sprouting on the root.

The variety has good baking qualities: protein content in the grain reaches 14.5%, gluten — 30.9%, ensuring high milling value. Dough and bread quality indicators are at a high level, with bread volume from 100 g of flour ranging from 1080 to 1300 ml and an overall rating of 9.0 points. The variety is resistant to brown rust, powdery mildew, and fusarium, however, it requires mandatory seed treatment and, if necessary, fungicide treatments for protection against certain diseases. ZERNORADKA 9 belongs to resource-saving varieties, not requiring the use of retardants and fungicides against lodging, which makes it an economically viable and environmentally safe choice for agricultural producers.