The 'Soyokol' chickpea variety is a medium-maturing, high-yielding variety bred by the Stavropol Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture. The plant features an erect bush growing from 38 to 62 cm in height, with white flowers and beige seeds that vary in shape from round to angular with weak ribbing. The vegetative period ranges from 81 to 116 days, allowing the variety to be used in various climatic zones.
The 'Soyokol' variety is distinguished by its high resistance to lodging, shattering, and drought, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in diverse regions, including the Northern, Northwestern, Central, Volga-Vyatsk, Central Black Earth, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, Ural, Western Siberian, Eastern Siberian, and Far Eastern regions. The mass of 1000 seeds varies from 223 to 291 grams, with protein content reaching up to 24.7%, indicating high grain quality.
The yield of the 'Soyokol' variety under various conditions averages 16.7 centners per hectare, with maximum figures reaching up to 29.2 centners per hectare, exceeding the standard indicators of the 'Golden Jubilee' variety. Seeds are characterized by uniformity and excellent culinary ratings, making this variety in demand for food use. The high content of raw protein and fat further underscores the nutritional value of this chickpea variety.
