Kharkivskiy 376

Genetic Protection and Yield Potential of «Kharkivskyi 376» Pea

Developed by the V. Ya. Yuriev Plant Production Institute of the NAAS, this variety is engineered for intensive grain production. The core technical objective of this cultivar is to balance a short vegetation period with a high concentration of protein in the seeds.

Technically, «Kharkivskyi 376» features a growing season of 70–80 days. This early maturity allows growers to avoid peak summer temperatures, which often lead to pollen sterility and reduced pod filling. The medium height of the plant ensures operational efficiency during harvesting — the variety demonstrates uniform ripening, minimizing losses during direct combining.

Phytosanitary Potential

A key characteristic of this variety is its inherent resistance to a complex of pathogens that typically limit grain legume yields:

• Ascochyta and Septoria: selection solutions reduce the intensity of leaf damage, which is critical for maintaining photosynthetic activity during the final stages of pod filling.
• Fusarium: the variety possesses increased resistance to root rot, ensuring stable plant stand density.
• Rust: genetic resistance reduces the need for additional fungicide treatments, optimizing input costs per hectare.

Grain Quality and Logistics

The 1000-seed weight is 280–300 grams, characterizing the variety as large-seeded. A protein content of 24–26% makes «Kharkivskyi 376» attractive to processing plants and feed manufacturers, where a high protein fraction of the raw material is essential. Excellent seed uniformity facilitates cleaning and calibration, simplifying post-harvest handling.