Salyut Altaya

A semi-intensive type of mid-maturing group

4.24 tonnes/hectare on average after fallow (in the Altai Institute)

West Siberian region

The high performance of the variety is due to its high stress factor tolerance, which is confirmed by the high productive crop density by harvesting time. The variety is characterized by consistently good gluten content and quality properties. Medium drought and lodging resistant, not prone to shedding

Regional optimum

74–93 days

450–550 pcs/m² — early sowing
550–600 pcs/m² — late sowing

35–42 g

The best preceding crops are fallow, legumes, rape and potatoes. Nitrogen fertiliser: before sowing 50–60 kg/ha active substance, at stem elongation stage 50 kg/ha and liquid fertiliser during the filling stage 20–30 kg/ha. Phosphate and potassium fertiliser prior to sowing depending on the results of soil analysis

The variety is characterized by a high resistance to loose smut, yellow rust and a relative resistance to stem rust. It is susceptible to covered smut, brown rust, septoria spot

Seed treatment with a fungicide and a nicotinoid group insecticide mixture. The first fungicide application in GS29 – 31, the second one – in GS49. The second application is of particular importance upon rainfall to prevent fusarium head blight. Insecticides to be added during fungicide treatments to control head pests

Pasta and semolina production