GREAT
NORTHERN ORION - (GN-124)**
Great
Northern Orion is an upright medium profile variety quite
similar in plant type to Beryl but more upright. Orion
is a high yielding variety which matures approximately
one day later than Beryl.
Orion responds favorably to early irrigation
and a fertility program.
The average seed size is larger than
Beryl at 1313 seed / lb. compared to Beryl at 1482 seed
/ lb., and is more consistent year to year.
Orion has the "I" gene for bean common mosaic
virus, but does not have resistance to rust.
Orion has demonstrated excellent canning quality.
YIELD DATA* (14 yr./locations)
Orion 3000 lbs./AC*
Beryl 2778 lbs./AC*
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Assuming a 220 lbs. increased yield compared to Beryl,
growing Orion will potentially increase your profit
by $39/AC on $18/cwt beans. This amounts to $3,900 on
100 acres.
KELLEY BEAN CO. INC.
**US plant variety protection applied for; unauthorized
propagation prohibited!
*Mean lbs./AC from trials in Morrill, Minatare, Gering,
and Scottsbluff from 1999-2004 in 14 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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