It is an early-ripening, stable-growing, new pea variety. It has non-spinning sleeves and excellent stem strength.
It is disease-resistant and easy to harvest. Its grain is an early and valuable source of protein, which can be harvested at a rapid pace and without losses due to the good endurance of the plants. It develops a stem rich in strong branches, an easily and well-functioning root system rich in root tubers.
The variety is characterised by good resistance to the pathogens of pea powdery mildew and pea peronospores.
ASTRONAUTE is indeed a highly productive variety, as it starts to bloom relatively early and lasts for a long time, thus laying the foundations for a large number of vaginal attachments. It has non-rolling pods, which are coloured light brown at the start of harvesting. By this time, the eyes are 16-19%they have a grain moisture content of -, i.e. they are in true full maturation and have a yellow colour characteristic of the variety.
Mixed with grain seeds, ASTRONAUTE dry peas provide a source of nutrients of outstanding biological value for fodder-consuming animals. Its straw is well harvested and is also a valuable source of feed.