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A high-performance variety with good winter hardiness (dormancy 3–4) and disease resistance

10.6 tonnes/hectare (Tambov oblast)

15.5 tonnes/hectare (Kursk oblast)

Central Black Soil region

Consistently high green matter yields across the cuts. The number of cuts per season varies from 2 to 3. The variety is characterised by vigorous early spring development and rapid regrowth after cutting. The plant reaches a medium height. It has a high leaf‑to‑stem ratio and a good lodging resistance. The incidence rate of plants with deep dark blue to violet flowers is medium

Early spring, summer

90–95 days

18‑20 kg/ha (to ensure the optimum stand density of 4.5‑5.5 million plants/ha)

2,2 g

Before sowing: phosphorus — 40 kg/ha active substance, potassium — 70 kg/ha active substance.

Resistant to verticillium and fusarium wilt

Before sowing: seed treatment with a fungicide (against fusarium root rot) and an insecticide, bacterial inoculation

Forage