PRIVO 11® is a chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) variety intended for growing cereal crops with high yield and good disease resistance. This mid-early variety is characterized by a vegetative period of 68 to 91 days and belongs to the transcaucasico-corneum type. The plants have a bush form with a normally densely hairy stem ranging from 68 to 86 cm in height. The flowers of PRIVO 11 are solitary, small, and white, while the pods are oval, light yellow, medium-sized, and densely hairy. The seeds of the variety are medium-sized, round, white, and smooth, with a diameter of 8-9 mm.
PRIVO 11 is distinguished by high drought tolerance and seed quality, confirmed by a high culinary rating of 5 points. The protein content in the seeds ranges from 21.8% to 26%, making the chickpea not only nutritious but also a healthy product. The average yield of the variety reaches 26.9 centners per hectare, and the recommended sowing rate is 0.6-0.9 million viable seeds per hectare.
Chickpeas, or Turkish peas, are an ancient crop whose homeland is considered the Middle East. They are widely used in the cuisine of many countries, especially in Asia, North Africa, and the Mediterranean region. White-seeded chickpea varieties, including PRIVO 11, are used to prepare soups, main courses, side dishes, national dishes such as hummus and falafel, as well as in salads and canning. Flour is obtained from the pods, used for baking and preparing children's porridges, while roasted crushed beans serve as a base for sweets and briquettes.
