Jakubus

Barley variety Jakubus is a medium-late compensatory type with high resistance to lodging and diseases. It stands out for its unique combination of high yield and grain quality, making it attractive for cultivation on light soils. Morpho-biological characteristics include medium spike length, medium 1000-grain weight, and medium plant height, with lodging resistance rated as high. The variety exhibits high winter hardiness and resistance to spring frosts, ensuring reliable yields under various climatic conditions. Jakubus shows high resistance to major barley diseases, such as rhynchosporium, dwarf rust, leaf blotch, and powdery mildew. Particularly notable is its high resistance to dwarf rust and powdery mildew. Additionally, the variety has high drought tolerance, allowing successful cultivation under water deficit conditions. Grain quality is characterized by high purity and good germination, with protein content, important for brewing, at a medium level. Sowing dates for Jakubus range from early to late, providing flexibility in agronomic practices. Recommended seeding rate ranges from 2.7 to 4.5 million viable seeds per hectare depending on sowing time: early, optimal, or late. Due to its high extractive capacity of malt, this barley is especially valued in the brewing industry, ensuring high quality of the final product.