Pea Sofya

The pea variety "Sofya" is a medium-maturing, high-yielding grain variety recommended for cultivation in the Central and Central-Black Earth regions of Russia, including the Bryansk and Tambov regions. The vegetative period ranges from 62 to 95 days, with plant height varying from 48 to 80 cm. Plants are characterized by a shortened, stiff stem, a mustachial leaf type with well-developed stipules, and white flowers. Seeds are spherical with yellow cotyledons and a light hilum; the mass of 1000 seeds is 220–240 g.

The variety is distinguished by high resistance to lodging, reaching 4.8 points against a standard of 2.7, which significantly reduces harvest losses. Resistance to shattering is also high, while drought tolerance is average. Under field conditions, the variety shows average resistance to ascochitis and rust, and weak resistance to powdery mildew. The average yield over the period 2006–2008 was about 4.21 t/ha, exceeding standard indicators, with a maximum yield reaching 4.93 t/ha.

Pea "Sofya" has excellent market appearance and high culinary qualities, making it in demand for grain use. Protein content in the grain ranges from 20.2–24.8%, ensuring high nutritional value. Additionally, the variety can be used as a supporting crop when planting lentils, expanding its application opportunities in crop rotation and contributing to increased overall productivity of agroecosystems.