Valentino Garden Bean
OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- GOOD DISEASE RESISTANCE PACKAGE
- GOOD HEAT TOLERANCE
- STRAIGHT, MEDIUM DARK GREEN PODS
- GOOD FOR PRE-PACKING, BULK AND PROCESSING
Valentino is a fresh market and processing bean with medium to dark green pods. The pods are straight and positioned well up in the plant. Valentino has the ability to give good concentrated sets even if exposed to heat. Valentino has a pod length of 12 – 15 cm. The pod diameter is 7 – 10 mm. Days to harvest are 55 – 60. High resistance to Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and intermediate resistance to Rust (Ua).
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Can be planted in the main season. Good heat adaptability
- Contact area representative for more information
VARIETY NAME: VALENTINO
KIND: Garden bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
TYPE: Bush bean
PLANT TYPE: Bush
MATURITY: Early (55 – 60 days from sowing)
SEASON: Main season and frost-free winter conditions
POD SHAPE: Fine, straight pods
POD COLOUR: Attractive dark green
YIELD POTENTIAL: Excellent
POD LENGTH (MATURE GREEN): 12 – 15 cm
POD DIAMETER (MATURE GREEN): 7 – 10 mm
SHELF LIFE (MATURE GREEN): Very good
UNIFORMITY: Excellent
PLANT POPULATION GUIDE: 200 000 – 275 000 final stand per ha
PLANT SPACING GUIDE:
Between beds: 1 – 1.5 m
Between rows (Double rows): 20 – 40 cm
Between plants in the row: 5 – 10 cm
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC):
High resistance: Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV).
Intermediate resistance: Uromyces appendiculatus (Ua)
END USE: Fresh market and pre-pack
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Excellent pod quality: tender, shiny and dark green. Excellent disease resistance package
