Difference between revisions of "Isla"
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Revision as of 23:07, 12 May 2014
| Isla | |
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| Uses | shell or dry |
| Growth Habit | pole |
| Maturity | late |
| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | dark red |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
From the USDA's collection. Collected in Chile in 1962 under the name Isla, which just means "island" in Spanish.
USDA Accession: 'Isla' (PI 281987)
CIAT Accession: G18870
Uses
Shell or dry. Reportedly an excellent shelly. CIAT has it listed as a snap bean.
Description
Growth: 115-150 days to maturity. The USDA's page says it's susceptible to root rot and bean mosaic virus.
Flowers:
Pods:
Seeds: Solid dark red; round and fat; like a darker, smaller version of True Red Cranberry.
