Cargo

The vegetable pea variety Cargo has a medium vegetation period of about 61 days, allowing for harvest within relatively short timeframes. The pods of this variety have high quality — 100% parchment, indicating good preservation and market appearance. The total sugar content in the peas reaches 5%, giving them a pleasant sweet taste, with a tasting score of 8 points, confirming their high flavor quality.

The variety is characterized by high resistance to various adverse factors: resistance to lodging and shattering is rated at 8 points, while resistance to diseases such as ascochitosis and root rots is rated at 9 points. This makes Cargo a reliable choice for cultivation under various climatic conditions and reduces crop losses. Plants reach a height of about 60-70 cm, facilitating harvesting and processing.

Cargo pea is widely used in culinary applications due to its flavor qualities and nutritional value. It is used both fresh and for canning and freezing. Pods are consumed as under-ripe pods or shelled seeds, suitable for preparing soups, side dishes, and salads. Additionally, peas are rich in B-group vitamins, PP, iron, potassium, selenium, and antioxidants, making them a beneficial and dietary product capable of replacing meat in the diet.