The vegetable pea variety Valverde is a late-maturing variety developed by the Dutch seed company Syngenta Seeds. It matures in approximately 70 days after planting and is characterized by high heat tolerance and stress resistance, enabling cultivation even in dry conditions without additional irrigation. The plant has medium-height stems, about 100 cm tall at flowering, with a robust structure that promotes good development and yield.
Valverde pea pods are large-seeded, dark green, and have a wrinkled surface. Each pod contains about 10 seeds, and the pod length reaches 8-10 cm. The 1000-seed weight is approximately 200 grams. The plant has about 16 nodes at the first flower. The variety demonstrates high resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and Fusarium wilt (Fop 1, Ep), significantly reducing the risk of yield loss.
Valverde is versatile in application: its pods are suitable for fresh consumption at the milky ripening stage, as well as for culinary processing, canning, and freezing. The yield reaches 4-5 tons per hectare, making it attractive for cultivation for both fresh markets and industrial processing. Thanks to its excellent taste and significant content of beneficial substances, Valverde pea is an excellent choice for vegetable growers seeking a stable and high-quality harvest.
