Kharkivskaya Stambovaya

Kharkivskaya Stambovaya — a popular bush-type bean variety developed at the Kharkiv Institute of Mechanization and Electrification of Agriculture. Plants reach a height of 40-60 cm, have white flowers, and the lower pods are attached at a height of 12-20 cm. Seeds are white, elliptical, smooth, and shiny with a characteristic white hilum; the 1000-seed weight is approximately 245 g. The variety is distinguished by high cold tolerance and resistance to pod cracking, making it suitable for mechanical harvesting.

The maturation period of Kharkivskaya Stambovaya beans ranges from 79 to 90 days, allowing cultivation in various climatic conditions. Grain yield reaches 16-20 centners per hectare. A key feature of this variety is high drought and lodging resistance, as well as pod disease resistance, contributing to stable and high-quality harvests.

This bean variety has a high protein content — up to 26% — making it a valuable food product. The seeds are easily cooked and have high culinary quality, making them widely used in cooking as a nutritious and beneficial product. Kharkivskaya Stambovaya beans are suitable for cultivation both on an industrial scale and in private farms, providing good yields and ease of handling.