The Ministry of Agriculture spoke about the main varieties of spring barley
Mamluk is an early-maturing variety recommended for rainfed lands. The growing season lasts 67–75 days. The grain contains 12% to 14% protein and 53.8% to 56.4% starch. This variety is suitable for cultivation in the Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions.
Vakula is a variety that can be grown both on irrigated and rainfed lands. Its growing season lasts 70–86 days, with protein content ranging from 10.7% to 15.9% and starch content from 54.7% to 56.9%. It is recommended for all regions of Kyrgyzstan.
Bestam is a local variety suitable for irrigated lands and areas with high levels of precipitation. The growing season lasts 71–78 days, with a protein content of 15.2% and starch content of 54.2%.
Nutans 89 is another local variety recommended for irrigated lands. Its growing season lasts 72–87 days, with protein content ranging from 12.8% to 15.5% and starch content from 56.8% to 60.1%. It is recommended for the Issyk-Kul, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions.
Format is a new variety introduced for cultivation in Kyrgyzstan in 2024. The growing season of this variety lasts 70–76 days, with a protein content of 15.1%. It is suitable for all regions of the country.
Explorer is a medium-maturing variety with a growing season of 69 to 80 days. Its protein content ranges from 12.2% to 13.8%.
Leon is a medium-maturing two-row variety of spring barley with a growing season of 74–89 days. The protein content varies from 13.4% to 17.7%. It is recommended for all regions.
Atalyk is a high-yielding local variety of medium maturity with a growing season of 80–95 days and a protein content ranging from 12% to 13%. This variety is also suitable for all regions of the country.
Rostik is a variety recommended for irrigated lands, classified as medium-maturing.
Slava is a local variety that can be planted both in spring and autumn. It is classified as medium-early, with a growing period of 75–90 days.
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