Valentino is notable for its ability to set pods under heat and drought stress, making it an excellent choice for growers planning to harvest in mid-summer. Its concentrated pod set is also positioned well for mechanical harvest.
- Valentino is a mid-season maturity Fresh Market green bean which has very high yield potential and ability to set pods under heat and drought stress
- Pods are medium to dark-green, and have very good Fresh Market quality
- Valentino is an excellent combination of high yield potential, performance under stress conditions and good pod quality
Features
- Pod quality is very good
- Medium to dark green pods that are high quality
- High resistance to Bean common mosaic virus
- Intermediate resistance to rust races 38 and 90
Advantages
- Growers can use Valentino for crops that will be harvested in mid-summer when there is a good chance the plants will be setting in heat and drought stress conditions
- Vigorous plant with high yield potential
- Mid-season maturing bean suitable for Fresh Market
- Straight, deep green pods well positioned in the plant to facilitate mechanical harvest
Characteristics
APPROXIMATE POD LENGTH
5.3 inches
EXTERNAL COLOR
Medium Green
MATURITY (DAYS)
56
PLANT TYPE
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