BOTNICA

Stable Yield in Intensive Cycles

The Botnika wheat variety by SP Mirtal is designed for farms focused on predictable results within intensive farming systems. With a vegetation period of 90–100 days, this variety allows for efficient distribution of machinery workload during harvest, ensuring high productivity throughout the standard grain processing cycle.

Agronomic Performance and Protection

Choosing this variety helps minimize risks associated with adverse weather conditions and high infection pressure. Thanks to its genetic resistance to septoria and yellow rust, Botnika crops require fewer fungicide treatments, directly reducing production costs. Excellent winter hardiness (8 points) ensures the culture successfully overcomes winter stress, maintaining optimal stand density even during sudden temperature drops.

• Morphology: A short-stature plant (40–50 cm) features a robust stem, providing high lodging resistance. This is critical when using high fertilizer rates or dealing with strong winds prior to harvest.
• Grain Quality: With a 1,000-seed weight of 45–50 g and a gluten content of 25–30%, Botnika is highly valued for both food production and high-quality feed requirements.

Practical Application Scenarios

Recommended for operations utilizing intensive technologies with a potential yield of 9–10 tons per hectare. Due to its short stature, the variety is ideal for direct combining with minimal losses. It is a reliable choice for farmers needing a variety that combines high biological potential with inherent protection against major fungal diseases, including rust, powdery mildew, and Mycosphaerella leaf blotch.