KRASNOGRADSKAYA 250

Prioritizing Culinary Excellence and Market Stability

The 'Krasnogradskaya 250' lentil is a strategic choice for agronomists aiming for high-value food markets. Unlike forage varieties, this cultivar was specifically developed with processing and culinary parameters in mind. Its standout feature is the vibrant green color of the seeds, which remains stable during thermal processing. This makes the variety a top choice for food manufacturers specializing in canned goods and dry soup mixes.

Practical Implementation on the Farm

• Retail and Processing: Thanks to consistent seed size and structural integrity, this variety is highly sought after for canned lentil production. 'Krasnogradskaya 250' minimizes mushiness, ensuring a high-grade final product that meets strict retail standards.
• Crop Rotation Optimization: As a legume, this variety is an excellent precursor for winter grains. Growers utilize it for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities, which helps reduce mineral fertilizer inputs in subsequent seasons.
• Culinary Applications: This variety excels in side-dish production. Its high protein content and ability to hold its shape make it a premium raw material for the HoReCa sector and producers of ready-to-eat culinary kits.

Developed by the Krasnograd Experimental Station and the Russian Research and Design-Technological Institute of Sorghum and Corn (FGBNU NIPTI Sorghum and Corn), this variety combines hardiness with high commercial quality. For agronomists, maintaining crop purity is essential, as the uniformity of seed size and color directly dictates the final selling price at processing facilities. Integrating this variety allows farms to capture higher margins by targeting premium food segments rather than mass-market forage commodities.