VELENA is a mid-early pea variety characterized by high yield and ease of cultivation. The plants are weakly branched, erect, 80-100 cm tall, with dark green leaves and white flowers decorated with a black velvety spot on the wings. The variety is harvested in clusters of 6-8 pods.
VELENA pods are large, 10-12 cm long, slightly curved, blunt-tipped, and lack a parchment layer. They are fleshy and sugary, containing 3-4 seeds in each grain, making them particularly valuable for food production. Seeds are light beige, and pods have a dark green color at technical maturity.
The variety differs in high yield - from 0.6 to 0.8 kg/m² - and good cold hardiness, which allows using it as a predecessor for any crop. Pods can be consumed raw, boiled, or canned; milky-waxy maturity is suitable for stewing, canning, and freezing, especially in dietary nutrition. Seeds are sown at a depth of 5 cm at a soil temperature of 20-25 °C, which ensures good germination.
Thus, VELENA is a practical choice for farmers seeking a stable and highly effective pea variety with excellent taste qualities and a wide range of applications in the food industry.
