The Croma variety of beans is a high-yielding, bush-type industrial variety of broad bean with upright, sturdy plants reaching up to 30-40 cm in height. The pods of this variety are flat, bright green, wide, 14-15 cm long and about 2 cm wide, fiber-free. The beans are white, medium-sized, juicy, sweet, and tender in flavor, making them especially appealing for fresh consumption.
The Croma variety features uniform fruit ripening, making harvesting convenient due to the pods' position above the leaves. The vegetative period is 65-70 days after germination, allowing for a stable and abundant yield—up to 1.5 kg per square meter. The beans are resistant to viral diseases such as mosaic virus, enhancing their reliability in cultivation.
This variety is versatile in use: the beans are suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, and canning. Due to the absence of fibers and pleasant sweet flavor, they are widely used in culinary applications. Croma grows well both in open ground and in greenhouses, making it convenient for cultivation under various conditions.
