Maple Glen
From Beancyclopedia
| Maple Glen | |
|---|---|
| Uses | dry |
| Growth Habit | bush |
| Maturity | early |
| Flower Color | purple |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | light yellow |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
Developed in Ottowa by Agriculture Canada and released in 1987. Previous names for it: OT84-12 and X973-8-8-4. Maple Glen's pedigree includes a whole lot of other soy varieties, and according to the USDA is:
BD22115-13 [(Amsoy x Portage) x Holmberg 840-7-3] x Premier Holmberg 840-7-3 is from 201-14-20 (PI 196491 sib) x 680+993+994 (Muncheberg) Premier is Pride B216 (Corsoy x Wayne)
This bean is described in:
USDA Acession: Maple Glen (PI 548643)
Description
Growth:
Maturity Group OO. 90-110 days to maturity; 96 on average. To 30 inches tall. High-yielding; tolerates cool weather.
Flowers:
Pods:
3-4 seeds per pod.
Seeds:
Medium-sized. 43% protein.
Uses and Opinions
Tofu or soymilk. Nutty flavor.