Late protein pea seed ARKAM

resistant to lodging

Short description
KWS ARKAM is a later-maturing green pea variety that topped the PGRO Descriptive List green pea yield rankings in its first season with 114% of controls. It delivered strong performance during a dry 2025 season, combining high yield stability with good standing ability at harvest and an agronomic profile suited to commercial pea production. The variety includes resistance to pea wilt and a Downy mildew score of 6, making it a resilient option for rotations.

Key features

• Topped PGRO green pea yield list at 114% of controls
• Consistent high yields across environments
• Good standing ability at harvest and later maturity

Disease resistance
Downy mildew: 6
Powdery mildew: [S]

Agronomic features
Earliness of ripening: 3
Shortness of straw: 83
Standing ability at harvest: 7

Quality
Thousand seed weight (g): 262
Protein content: 22.7

Technical specifications

• Brand: KWS
• Commercial name: KWS ARKAM
• Yield: 114% of controls (PGRO Descriptive List)
• Maturity: later maturing
• Standing ability at harvest: 7
• Downy mildew score: 6
• Powdery mildew: [S]
• Thousand seed weight: 262 g
• Protein content: 22.7%
• Resistance: resistance to pea wilt