Smolenskiy 29

Diploid, two-cut

Green mass over two cuts — 38–40 tonnes/hectare; dry matter — 7.5–8.0 tonnes/hectare; seeds — 0.2–0.3 tonnes/hectare

Central and West Siberian regions

A very early maturing variety. The time required from germination until bud formation is 45‑55 days. The variety has a good winter hardiness, with a 93‑96% survival rate until spring. It produces two cuts. The crop withstands soil alkalinity and excess water stress. It can be grown in both pure stands and as a companion crop with early‑maturing grasses (ryegrass, meadow fescue, cocksfoot). The stand produces up to three cuts for forage and one for seeds in temperate climatic areas. The variety delivers consistent seed yields over years

For seeds — 5 kg/ha, for forage — 12‑16 kg/ha

1.6–1.7 g

Crude protein content in dry matter at the blooming stage — 17.3%