Sava

Serbian Breeding for Stable Yields

The 'Sava' soybean variety from the renowned Institut Za Ratarstvo I Povrtarstvo (NS Seme) is a staple of the agricultural market, known for its consistency and reliable performance under diverse climatic conditions. It is designed for professional producers who value efficiency and high-quality grain output.

Biological Traits and Performance

Sava is recognized for its plasticity, allowing it to adapt to various soil types. With a vegetation period of 110–130 days, the variety offers flexibility in planting and harvesting schedules. The plants typically reach a height of 70–80 cm, with the lowest pods attached at 12–18 cm, which significantly facilitates efficient mechanical harvesting and reduces field losses.

Grain Quality

The variety consistently delivers high quality, meeting the standards required by the processing industry:

• Oil content: 22–23%.
• Protein content: 35–41% (depending on cultivation conditions).

Agronomic Resilience

A major advantage of the Sava variety is its robust disease resistance profile. It shows strong natural defense against root rot, downy mildew (peronospora), septoria, and bacteriosis. Its genetic potential also provides resistance against fusarium, ascochyta, and brown spot. This high level of natural immunity helps reduce the need for intensive fungicide applications, ultimately improving the overall return on investment.