Moskal
Originator – Plant Production Institute named after V.Ya. Yuriev NAAS.
Registration year – 2015.
Recommended for growing in Steppe, Forest-Steppe and Woodlands.
Variety - erythrospermum.
Mid-ripening, vegetation period of 278-288 days. Mid-tall, plant height of 110 см, lodging-resistant strong stem.
High winter hardiness (8.5 points).
In the field, Moskal is tolerant to major diseases.
The potential yield exceeds 10 t/ha. The maximum yield of 9.63 t/ha was recorded in 2014 at Sumy State Expert Center. The variety is also able to give high yields in the steppe: 7.13 t/ha at Pervomaisk State Variety Station (Mykolayivska Oblast) in the arid year of 2013, while the check cultivar gave 6.21 t/ha.
Moskal meets the requirements for strong wheat in terms of flour-milling and bread-making qualities.
It is suitable for growing after different forecrops by conventional and intensive technologies. Sowing time is optimal for winter wheat.