Laur pea is a medium-maturing grain crop with a vegetative period ranging from 73 to 90 days. Plants reach a height of 73 to 101 cm, have a leafless type, and non-shattering pods, which facilitates harvesting and reduces yield loss. Seeds are oval-shaped with yellow cotyledons and a 1000-seed mass between 201-246 g. Flowers are white, pods are slightly curved, and contain 5 to 7 seeds. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Northern and South-Foothill zones of Krasnodar Krai and has been included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation since 2004.
Laur variety is distinguished by good yield, with an average regional indicator of about 21.5 c/ha, exceeding the standard Aksaysky Usatyy 5 variety by 2.5 c/ha. The maximum registered yield reached 48 c/ha in the Rostov region. Pea is suitable for direct combining, which simplifies the harvest technology. In terms of resistance to shattering and lodging, the variety is similar to Aksaysky Usatyy 5, though it is slightly inferior in drought resistance.
Laur variety has moderate resistance to major diseases such as ascochitis, anthracnose, and powdery mildew, allowing it to be grown with minimal risk of loss. High protein content in the grain — from 24.5 to 25.1% — makes this pea valuable for grain use. Due to its agronomic characteristics and adaptation to the climate conditions of the North Caucasus region, the Laur variety is a reliable choice for agricultural producers focused on obtaining stable and quality yields.
