GREAT
NORTHERN 131 - (GN-131)**
Great
Northern 131 is a medium, upright, short vine, medium
profile variety that arches over. GN-131 is a high yielding,
early maturing variety suitable for replanting or later
planting for other reasons. GN-131 is similar in maturity
to Ivory. GN-131 is best utilized on strong ground due
to its shorter vine.
GN-131's seed count is 1392 seed / lb. compared to Beryl
at 1490 seed / lb. GN-131 has the "I" gene for
bean common mosaic virus has acceptable canning characteristics.
YIELD DATA* (20 yr./locations)
GN-131 2703 lbs./AC*
Beryl 2684 lbs./AC*
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Growing this early maturing proprietary variety provides
a high yielding option for replanting without a sacrifice
in yield compared to Beryl. The estimate 20 lbs/AC increase
over Beryl yields an increase of approximately $4/AC
with the benefit of earlier maturity.
KELLEY BEAN CO. INC.
**US plant variety protection applied for; unauthorized
propagation prohibited!
* Mean lbs./AC from trials in Morrill, Minatare, Gering,
Scottsbluff, and Mitchell from 1999-2004 in 20 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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