Laguna

Stability in the field with "Laguna"

When choosing a durum winter wheat variety, Ukrainian agronomy relies on genetics that minimize risk. Developed by the Plant Breeding and Genetics Institute, the "Laguna" variety is a prime example of resilient breeding designed for intensive farming conditions where operational efficiency is key.

Field management and performance

• Winter hardiness and regrowth: The variety exhibits high cold resistance, which is essential for surviving erratic winter conditions. Early spring regrowth is intense, allowing the crop to make optimal use of residual soil moisture.
• Lodging resistance: Despite its robust development, "Laguna" stands tall against heavy winds, making harvesting significantly more efficient and reducing field losses during operation.
• Harvesting flexibility: One of the main advantages for a farm manager is the variety's resistance to grain shattering. This provides a 3–5 day buffer if your harvest schedule is delayed, ensuring the crop remains intact in the field.

From an economic standpoint, "Laguna" delivers consistent grain quality, specifically high vitreousness, which is highly valued in the pasta production market. Maintaining this quality requires standard but diligent fungicidal protection, especially during the stem elongation phase. For the farm operator, this variety represents a low-maintenance, high-yield asset that performs reliably across different soil types within its adapted regions.