The vegetable pea variety MEDION is a medium-maturing variety registered in the State Register for the North Caucasus region in 2023. The plant is characterized by low growth without fasciation, green leaves, and absence of leaflets. The height of attachment of the lower pod is about 54 cm. Pods have a green color with intensity ranging from medium to dark, length of 7-8 cm, width of 1.2 cm, and contain 7-8 seeds each. The average weight of one pod reaches 5.2 g, and the fresh weight of 1000 seeds is 351 g. The market yield of green peas is 85 centners per hectare.
The MEDION variety is distinguished by high resistance to powdery mildew (Ep), ensuring reliable plant protection and stable yield. The pea has good yield and medium-sized peas, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions. Due to these qualities, the variety is suitable for a wide range of agronomic practices and regions.
The main application of the MEDION variety is for canning and fresh consumption. The high quality and market appearance of the peas make them in demand both in the fresh produce market and in the food industry for canned product production. The breeder of this variety is the company STRUBE D&S GmbH from Germany, which confirms the European level of selection and seed quality.
