GREAT
NORTHERN 118 - (GN-118)**
Great
Northern 118 is an upright medium profile variety that
arches over somewhat, holding its pods off the ground.
GN-118 is a competitive yielding variety when compared
to Weihing or Beryl. It is more upright than Beryl and
similar in architecture to Weihing. GN-118 is one day
later in maturity than Beryl.
Seed Count of GN-118 is 1284 seed / lb. Compared to Beryl
at 1500 seed / lb.
GN-118 has the "I" gene for bean common mosaic
virus and exhibits some tolerance to rust.
GN-118 has acceptable canning characteristics.
YIELD DATA* (14 yr./locations)
GN-118 2746 lbs./AC*
Beryl 2815 lbs./AC*
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Variety GN-118 is a well adapted variety to western
Nebraska where upright architecture is desirable due
to strong flat ground. Its competitive advantage over
Beryl would be on strong flat ground or where direct
harvest may be considered.
KELLEY BEAN CO. INC.
**US plant variety protection applied for; unauthorized
propagation prohibited!
* Mean lbs./AC from trials in Morrill, Minatare, and
Gering from 1999-2003 in 11 year/locations.
Data not meant to be a guarantee of performance, but
rather is a report of past performance.
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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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