EN Cepheus

Universal

10.7 t/ha (Kursk obl., 2017)

11.0 tonnes/hectare

Central Black Soil region, East Kazakhstan region

A mid-maturing variety of universal type. The plant height reaches 78–96 cm. It is suitable for growing in different soil conditions and after various previous crops using both conventional and intensive technologies. The plant is of medium height, with a good winter and frost hardiness as well as great lodging resistance. Due to its high plasticity, the variety produces a consistent yield in different agroclimatic conditions. Cepheus has a high bottom yield threshold, responds to rich soils with a sharp yield increase

Regional optimum

302–312 days

300‑400 pcs/m² after black fallow;
400‑450 pcs/m² after green fallow and into the stubble after preceding crops

41–43 g

For intensive technologies: nitrogenous fertiliser application (80‑100 kg/ha active substance)

Resistant to fusarium head blight, snow mold, loose and stinking smut, moderately resistant to septoria spot and brown rust

Combined treatment of seeds with a fungicide and an insecticide mixture, one or two fungicide treatments during the vegetation, the number of insecticide applications depends on the pest pressure

Bread making (valuable wheat)