GREAT
NORTHERN 121 - (GN-121)**
Great
Northern 121 is high yielding upright
plant that matures approximately
1-3 days later than Beryl
(based on 17 yr./locations)
and has good dry down.
The average seed size is larger than
Beryl at 1,279 seed/lbs. compared to
Beryl at 1,525.
GN-121 has demonstrated rust resistance in
the 5 years of trials in Colorado
State University's bean rust nursery.
01121 is undergoing further testing
for Bean Common Mosaic resistance.
Overall 01121 has demonstrated
Similar canning quality to Marquis
in 2 canning trials with
Michigan State University.
YIELD DATA* (17 yr./locations)
GN-121 2833 lbs./AC*
Beryl 2865 lbs./AC*
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Additional economic data will
need to be collected before attempting
to quantify an economic advantage.
KELLEY BEAN CO. INC.
**US plant variety protection applied for; unauthorized
propagation prohibited!
* Mean lbs./AC from 2002-2007 from trials in
Morrill, Gering, Minatare, Mitchell, and Scottsbluff.
Data not meant to be a guarantee of performance,
but rather is report of historical 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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