CS-553AF

CS-553AF is a mid-maturing afila processing pea variety suited to commercial pea production and processing. It offers strong disease resistance and good produce quality, supporting the requirements of commercial processing and freezing. Its pods are positioned high on the plant, helping to improve harvesting and threshing efficiency.

9

Maturity

Relative maturity compared with Avola; lower values are earlier.

117

TR for % AIS = 12

Tenderometer reading corresponding to 12% alcohol-insoluble solids (AIS).

55 cm

Plant Height

Approximate plant height under normal European growing conditions.

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Key characteristics

  • Strong disease package for lower-input production
  • Pods held high on the plant
  • Pod position supports easier harvesting and threshing
  • Intermediate resistance to Ep, PEMV and Pv

Recommended for

  • Processing
  • Freezing

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Zoltán Markocsány

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zoltan.markocsany@elsoms.com

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