The "KHABARKHA" variety is a versatile legume crop from the Cyamopsis tetragonoloba family, intended both for obtaining essential oil and other processing products of flower heads, and for use as green fodder. The plant is characterized by oval light green leaves with a grayish tint, a smooth surface, and opposite leaf arrangement. The plant height is 70–85 cm, and the bush diameter is 60–70 cm, which makes it convenient for mechanized cultivation.
The uniqueness of the variety is manifested in the high yield of flower heads – up to 34.5 c/ha with a vegetative period of 89 days. Flower heads are about 6 cm long and contain 5 to 6 bracts, each covered with a purple calyx and corolla. Essential oil content reaches 7.08% of dry matter, and the gross yield is approximately 76.8 kg/ha. The main component of the oil is linalyl acetate – 35.7%, which gives the product its characteristic aroma.
The variety is distinguished by good resistance to diseases and pests: descriptions note the almost complete absence of infections by ascochitosis, bacterial disease, and root rots. In addition, "KHABARKHA" demonstrates winter hardiness and suitability for mechanized cultivation, which makes it an attractive choice for farmers in various climatic zones. High protein content (32.1% of dry matter) and nitrogen-fixing properties make the plant valuable as a feed crop for cattle.
Thus, the "KHABARKHA" variety combines economic efficiency in the production of essential oils, resistance to adverse conditions, and usefulness as green fodder, which makes it a sought-after product in agriculture.
