Arda
Arda is a superior chickpea variety that offers stable performance with its productive structure and balanced flowering.
“Genetic drought resistance is the producer’s greatest advantage.” — R&D Team
Key Features
- Plant Height: 64-85 cm
- First Pod Height: 33-37 cm
- Number of Seeds per Plant: 19-28 cm
- Number of Seeds per Pod: 1.7
- Plant Growth Form: Upright
- Days to Flowering: 90-103 (Winter Planting)
- Days to Physiological Maturity: 163-182 (Winter Planting)
- 100 Seed Weight: 34.1-40.7 g
- Seed Color: Cream
- Seed Type: Ram Head
Cultivation & Nutrition
- For optimal productivity, it is recommended to plant in well-drained loamy soils in March–April, in accordance with regional climatic conditions, and to apply a controlled, moderate irrigation program during the vegetation period.
Quality & Traceability: Under optimum conditions, yield is around 250 kg/da and yield potential can reach up to 350 kg/da.
Tolerant to wilt and anthracnose diseases.
Water Absorption Capacity (g/grain): 0.36-0.38
Water Absorption Index (%): 0.93-1
Swelling Capacity (m/grain): 0.32-0.33
Swelling Index (%): 2.00-2.07
Sieve Value (%): 10.0-14.5 for 9 mm / 45.4-56.5 for 8 mm
Cooking Time (min): 40-52
