Vakula barley: variety description and characteristics, seeding rate per 1 ha in kg

Vakula barley is a mid-season spring variety that belongs to the six-row variety. A distinctive feature of the plant is considered to be a very high yield. It is grown according to intensive technology and used to produce grains. The plant has a high degree of adaptability and takes root well in any climate.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Vakula is a relatively new variety of barley that was developed at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The culture was bred at the National Center for Seed Science and Variety Research, located in Odessa.Already in 2007, the culture was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.

The variety is characterized by the following features:

1. The height of upright bushes reaches 80 centimeters. Their structure includes 10-12 stems of medium length.
2. Sheet plates have a green tint. They are not characterized by anthocyanin color and pubescence. There is a noticeable wax coating at the base of the lower leaves.
3. The ears have a loose structure and a rectangular-rhombic shape. Their length reaches 7-9 centimeters. No wax finish.
4. The grains are placed loosely - in 6 rows. The awns are yellow in color and slightly serrated. They are easily removed during threshing. The length reaches 14-18 centimeters.
5. An unripe spike has a greenish color. When ripe, it acquires a rich yellow hue.
6. The weight of 1000 grains is approximately 45-50 grams. Large fruits reach a length of 1.4 centimeters. They are located in lodicules - thin film scales that are not covered with fluff.
7. Seeds have an oval shape and a flat surface. They are characterized by a light yellow color. Abdominal furrow covered with fluff.

Growing regions

This variety of barley is characterized by ecological plasticity. It can be grown in regions with different types of climate. This plant thrives in areas that differ in rainfall, soil fertility and average annual temperature.

The preferred regions include:

• Central Black Earth;
• Middle Volga;
• Northern Caucasus.

Pros and cons

The key advantages of the variety include:

• high yield;
• undemanding to the climate;
• drought tolerance;
• good germination of planting material;
• lodging resistance;
• excellent commodity properties of grains;
• strong immunity;
• possibility of growing in different soils.

At the same time, culture has some disadvantages:

• strong tillering - can provoke a strong thickening of crops;
• demanding for a high content of useful elements in the soil.

How to grow Vakula barley

To grow a crop successfully, it is important to adhere to the basic recommendations for sowing and care.

Crop rotation

Barley can be planted in the same place no earlier than 3 years later. The plant is characterized by an underdeveloped root system. Therefore, it does not absorb nutrients well. To get a good harvest, the crop requires fertile soil that does not contain bacteria or viruses. In addition, it is important to choose a place without weeds.

The most suitable predecessors are:

• potato;
• corn;
• perennial herbs;
• green manure;
• fiber flax.

If barley is grown for beer, it is not recommended to plant it after legumes. This is due to abundant tillering, which negatively affects the quality of the grains.

Tillage

Soil for planting should start preparing in the fall. To do this, it is recommended to do the following:

1. Stubble stubble with disc harrows in autumn.
2. Plow the land with a plow.
3. In regions with wind erosion of the soil, perform non-moldboard loosening.
4. In winter, ensure snow retention.
5. Cultivate and harrow in the spring. This keeps moisture in the soil.

Also, at the stage of preparing the soil for planting barley, fertilizer is required:

1. It is recommended to use potassium and phosphorus preparations in autumn.
2. Nitrogen substances are introduced in the spring. Phosphorus preparations are also used when planting.

Seed dressing

Exclusively he althy seeds are suitable for planting. The grains should be large and viable. 2-3 months before planting, they need to be pickled. For processing, it is recommended to use a solution of "Fundazol" with a concentration of 50% and "Vitavax 200", 75%.

Decontamination helps prevent dangerous pathologies - loose or hard smut and root rot.

Sowing rate per 1 ha in kg

The barley of this variety is characterized by high tillering. If the soil contains a sufficient amount of nutrients, up to 18 stems can appear on 1 plant. This helps to harvest a good harvest even with a low seeding rate, which is 180-200 kilograms per 1 hectare. At the same time, this indicator is usually not evaluated in running meters.

Direct seeding

For planting, it is recommended to use treated seeds, the growth strength of which is more than 80%. The maximum yield is observed with early sowing. Also, productivity is favorably affected by low temperature and high humidity. This leads to the active development of the roots.

Exact planting dates for each region are different. As a rule, barley is required to be planted when bringing equipment to the fields. The best option is the end of the first week of field work. The plant should be planted at the same time as spring wheat or after it.

In the south, barley is recommended to be sown in early March, in temperate regions this is done in April. In areas of risky farming, the deadlines are moved to May.

The following methods are acceptable for landing:

1. Narrow row - row spacing should be 7.5 centimeters. This option makes it possible to optimally use the landing area.
2. Private - row spacing should be 15 centimeters.

Rules for plant care

Barley is considered an undemanding crop. However, there are some activities that are required for high yields.

Post-seeding rolling

This term is understood as a simple but important event that needs to be carried out after planting barley or simultaneously with it. Rolling is aimed at improving contact with the soil. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve thick and friendly shoots. It is especially important to hold this event in dry weather. With excess moisture, rolling can lead to a decrease in the aeration properties of the soil and provoke the formation of a crust on it.

Harrowing

The next step is to carry out pre-emergence harrowing. The purpose of this measure is to prevent the formation of soil crust and the destruction of filamentous weeds.Harrowing the field is required 3-5 days after planting barley. To avoid damage to plant sprouts, the harrowing depth should be less than the depth.

Using Growth Regulator

Growth regulators help achieve these goals:

• increase plant resistance to lodging;
• reduce stem length;
• increase yield parameters.

To prevent lodging, it is recommended to process barley at the tillering stage. To do this, it is permissible to use the drug "TseTseTse 600".

How to protect against diseases and pests

Vakula barley is resistant to many pathologies. The task of farmers is the prevention of pathologies, pest attacks and clogging of the field with grass. With an excess of weeds, it is required to use herbicides - "Dialen" or "Lontrel".

Vakula variety may suffer from such violations:

• powdery mildew;
• striped helminthosporiasis;
• dwarf rust.

When symptoms of pathologies appear, it is worth using fungicides - Derozal or Impact. Of the pests, the following insects are dangerous:

• Swedish flies;
• bread drinker;
• thrips;
• cereal aphid;
• cherry aphid.

For the destruction of parasites, it is recommended to use broad-spectrum insecticidal substances. These include Fozalon, Karate, Decis.

Harvest and storage of crops

Barley is characterized by friendly ripening. Therefore, you can harvest with a combine. The following signs speak of the maturation of a culture:

• grain moisture parameters do not exceed 18%;
• seeds turn yellow and crackle slightly when broken;
• grains are easily separated from the ear;
• stems turn dirty gray;
• top breaks off easily.

During storage, the moisture content of the grains should not exceed 15%. Otherwise, dangerous microorganisms provoking spoilage of cereals multiply in them. Barley should be stored in bulk or in bags. The air temperature should not exceed +10 degrees. Humidity should be kept at 95%.

Vakula barley is a productive cereal plant grown by many farmers. In order for a culture to develop normally, it needs to provide full care.

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