ONYX
- BLACK BEAN - Advanced Genetics
Performance
and Adaptability - Onyx is a new mid-season, black bean
variety that has exhibited wide adaptability throughout
northern and Great Lakes growing regions. Although this
variety’s medium-sized vine may close production
rows most pods are held off the ground. This has allowed
Onyx to deliver high quality pods despite wet harvest
conditions. A quick dry-down further enhances Onyx’s
yield potential.
Growth Habit and Maturity - Onyx has an upright, arched
structure, short runner, wide branching profile, and
high pod set. It matures approximately 95 days from
planting, about one or two days earlier that T-39.
Seed Quality - Onyx typically yields approximately 2,300
plump, dull black seeds per pound. Onyx seed has shown
a tendency to germinate well in cool soils.
Disease Resistance - Onyx has exhibited resistance to
the prevalent strains of Bean Common Mosaic virus, and
anthracnose race 7 making it an ideal choice for Great
Lakes production areas. It has also shown tolerance
to bean rust, and moderate tolerance to Fusarium root
rot.
All variety information presented herein is based on
field and laboratory observations. Actual crop yield
and quality are dependent upon many factors beyond our
control. Since environmental conditions and local practices
may affect variety characteristics and performance,
we disclaim legal responsibility therefore. Real all
tags and labels. They contain important conditions of
sale, including limitations of warranties and remedies.
Plant Variety Protection for Onyx has been granted.
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Bean Seed Variety Profiles:
These descriptions are based on historical data and
may vary according to cultural practices and weather
conditions as well as geographical region. Diseases
are constantly adapting, changing the resistance/tolerance
of the bean plants and their performance. Kelley Bean
Co. Inc. disclaims legal responsibility therefore.
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