The Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis variety GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY® is a highly productive mid-season variety developed at the GNU Krasnokutskaya SOS NIISKh of the South-East. This variety is characterized by an erect bush of medium height, ranging from 32 to 60 cm, and a vegetation period of 78-85 days. The seeds are yellow, ranging from round to angular in shape with weak ribbing, and have a mass of 1000 seeds within 230-280 g. The leaves are oval-oblong of medium size, the flowers are white, and the anthocyanin coloring is absent. The variety's pedigree includes Jubileiny /k-2405, which confirms its selective origin.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY® is distinguished by high resistance to drought, lodging, and shattering, making it suitable for cultivation under various climatic conditions. The variety also shows resistance to Fusarium wilt and moderate resistance to damage by the legume pod borer. No disease attacks were recorded during the years of testing, indicating its reliability and durability. The potential yield of the variety in the Rostov region reaches 3.3 t/ha, while the average yield on trial plots across the country is about 1.6 t/ha.
This vetch is valued for its excellent market and culinary qualities, and the protein content in the grain reaches 27.7%, making it particularly attractive for food use. The variety has been included in the list of valuable vetch varieties, which confirms its high reputation and demand among agrarians and consumers. Thanks to stable yields and grain quality, GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY® is a reliable choice for cultivation in various regions.
