PSKOVITYANKA

Spelt wheat of the Pskovityanka variety is a medium-late spring variety with a vegetative period of 79-83 days, maturing simultaneously or 2 days later than the Grammé variety. The plant is short, with a semi-erect bush and medium straw thickness, resistant to lodging. The ear is cylindrical, short, dense, and strongly colored, with brown awns equal in length to the ear. The grain is elongated with a short awn; the mass of 1000 grains is 38-41 grams. Protein content in the grain is high — from 17.6 to 18.6%, which ensures good culinary qualities of the product. The Pskovityanka variety is distinguished by high yield, which in various cultivation conditions reaches from 16.5 to 26.3 c/ha. The highest yield figures were noted when sowing in the second decade of May with a sowing rate of 5-6 million viable seeds per hectare and application of mineral fertilizers at a rate of N90P90K90. The use of fertilizers and optimal sowing dates contribute to a significant increase in productivity, ensuring an additional yield of up to 5.5 c/ha. Sowing rates also affect yield, but to a lesser extent than agronomic practices and fertilizers. Pskovityanka is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the Kaluga, Ryazan, Bryansk, and Tula regions. The variety has good resistance to lodging and moderate drought resistance, not inferior to the standard by more than 1 point. A distinguishing feature is the high nutritional value of the grain and good technological properties, which makes this variety attractive for agricultural production and processing.