Field pea variety FLORA 2 is a medium-maturity fodder variety of sweet pea (Pisum sativum L.) intended for cultivation in various climatic conditions, including the Northern, Northwestern, Central, and Central Black Earth regions. Plants reach a height of 66 to 122 cm, are characterized by a stemless type and non-shattering pods. Seeds are cylindrical, reddish-brown in color with uniform coloring; the mass of 1000 seeds varies from 160 to 234 grams. Cotyledons are yellow, and the hilum is closed by the remnant of the funiculus. Flowers have reddish-purple wings, while pods are slightly curved with a blunt tip and anthocyanin spots on the valves.
The variety is distinguished by high yield and good adaptation to light and medium soils. The vegetation period is 70 to 104 days, with 42-64 days from germination to harvesting for green mass. Average yield of dry matter reaches 46.4 centners per hectare, grains — 20.7 centners per hectare, which corresponds to the level of standards. Maximum yield indicators were recorded in 2006 and amounted to 105 centners per hectare of dry matter and 40 centners per hectare of grains. FLORA 2 has medium drought resistance, which allows for successful cultivation in various conditions.
The variety demonstrates high resistance to shattering and medium resistance to lodging, which contributes to crop preservation. However, it is susceptible to root rots and can be affected by anthracnose and ascochyta in a moderate degree under field conditions. Thanks to its characteristics and adaptability, FLORA 2 is a reliable choice for fodder production and ensures a stable yield in diverse agro-climatic zones.
