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A warm-weather crop
A drought-tolerant crop
A short-season crop and therefore can be used as an interplant crop
A soil-demanding crop
Is cultivated for production of groats
Georgians use it for baking mchadi/bread

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Flax

An ancient Georgian crop
Flax is cultivated for two purposes: oil and fibre production
Oil-bearing flax was cultivated in Samtskhe-Javakheti province
Flax oil is used in food production, medicine and perfumery
Flax straw produces fiber used in manufacturing of quality fabrics

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Chickpea

An ancient food and feed crop
Its grain contains as much as 25% and 4.5% of protein and fat, respectively
Is a good drought-tolerant crop, with remarkably high resistance to hot winds
Seedlings can survive at -100 C of frost

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Faba Beans

Well-adapted to the mountainous environment and less demanding to warmth
Rich in protein
Both grains and green pods are used for food

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