ZIMUSHKA is a variety of soft winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), created through individual selection of plants obtained as a result of exposure to low temperatures when sowing a spring sample of wheat of German origin in autumn. The variety belongs to medium-maturing types and is characterized by high winter hardiness, making it especially suitable for cultivation in regions with harsh winters, such as the Altai Krai and Novosibirsk region. The average yield of the variety in these regions is about 28.6 centners per hectare. The seeding rate is 5.5-6.0 million viable seeds per hectare, and the agronomic requirements correspond to standards for winter and spring wheats.
To achieve high yields, it is recommended to conduct early spring top-dressing on frozen-thawed soil, as well as apply fertilizers to poor soils in autumn, before or after sowing. An important element of agrotechnology is protecting plants from pests and diseases, especially after heading, using fungicides such as Falcon or Folikur. Optimal predecessors for the ZIMUSHKA variety are clean and fallow pairs, annual grasses, and peas.
The variety has high resistance to various diseases and stress factors, including lodging, shattering, root rot, septoria, fusarium, brown rust, and powdery mildew, with a resistance rating of 8 points for each of these characteristics. Baking quality of the variety is at the filler level, confirming its suitability for producing quality flour and bakery products.
