Antonina

Technical profile of the Antonina lentil variety

The breeding program by the IBKiTS NAAS focuses on delivering a product with predictable culinary performance. Antonina is a mid-maturing, food-grade lentil variety characterized by a consistent plant height of 46–60 cm. This morphology dictates the harvesting strategy: the high-stalk structure allows for the use of standard grain headers, effectively minimizing pod loss at the lower canopy levels.

Agronomic and culinary specifications

The selection criteria emphasized a clean flavor profile and efficient industrial processing. The kernels of the Antonina variety feature an optimal size and density, which are critical for uniform cooking in soups and side dishes. Unlike wild, small-seeded varieties, this cultivar retains its structural integrity during thermal processing, avoiding the mushy texture typical of lower-grade pulses, which makes it a preferred choice for the HORECA sector.

• Vegetation cycle: adapted for reliable maturation within Ukrainian climatic conditions.
• Morphological stability: a height of up to 60 cm prevents lodging when standard seeding rates are applied.
• Application: high nutritional value due to a balanced protein and carbohydrate profile.

By selecting the Antonina variety, growers can meet domestic market demands for high-quality raw materials, successfully balancing ease of production with a high yield of top-tier, food-grade grain.