Arkel

Wednesday, 09 September 2009 13:09

This widely grown variety is, an exotic variety from France. The plant is dwarf but the growth is vigorous and may grow upto 45 cm. Flowers are white and are borne in double on few lower nodes and single afterwards. It flowers in 35-40 days from the sixth node onwards. Pods are dark green, 8.5 cm long, incurved towards the sutures and pointed distal end with 8-10 well filled, wrinkled seeds. It gives high shelling percentage (40%). It is suitable for both fresh market and dehydration. It takes 50-55 days for first picking. Green pod yield 4-5 t/ha. This variety is highly susceptible to powdery mildew. Go to table of pea varieties