Outstanding Qualities
- High Yield Potential
- Good Disease Resistance
- Strong Vigorous Plant
- Uniform Stand, Strong Seedlings
- Attractive, Straight Pods
Kariba has been developed for the bulk and pre-pack market. It has been bred in Africa and is well adapted to local conditions. The field holding ability of Kariba is good and seed development is slow. Its disease resistance and strong vigorous growth can result in a top yield of good quality beans. The yield potential is very high.
Special Varietal Requirements
- Can be planted in the main season. Good heat adaptability
- Contact area representative for more information
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CHARACTERISTIC* |
KARIBA |
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KIND |
Garden bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) |
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TYPE |
Bobby bean |
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PLANT TYPE |
Vigorous tall bush |
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MATURITY |
Mid (60 - 65 days from sowing) |
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SEASON |
Main season and frost-free winter conditions |
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POD SHAPE |
Straight pods |
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POD COLOUR |
Attractive dark green |
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YIELD POTENTIAL |
Excellent |
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POD LENGHT (MATURE GREEN) |
12 – 14 cm |
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POD DIAMETER (MATURE GREEN) |
8 – 10 mm |
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SHELF LIFE (MATURE GREEN) |
Very good |
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UNIFORMITY |
Excellent |
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PLANT POPULATION GUIDE |
185 000 – 275 000 final stand per ha |
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PLANT SPACING GUIDE |
Between rows: 1 – 1.6 m Between plants in the row: 8 – 15 cm |
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DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC) |
High resistance: Bean common mosaic virus and rust |
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SEED REQUIREMENT |
35 – 45 kg/ha |
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END USE |
Fresh bulk market and pre-packing |
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SPECIAL FEATURES |
Excellent pod quality: tender, shiny and dark green |