I.A. Shreter

There was studied laboratory germination of Astragalus propinquus Schischk. seeds for different periods of their storage (from 1 to 7 years). During the 7 years the laboratory germination period diminished on 6,7 times. There were carried out biometric determination, phenologic control and seeds productivity for plants, cultivation in middle region of Russia. The growth of the 4-5 years of the plants of the 63-89 cm is depended on meteorological condition. The plants cultivation in the Botanical garden of VILAR, passed all phases of developments and produce high-value seeds.