Isla
From Beancyclopedia
Isla | |
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Uses | dry or shelly |
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, number PI 281987. Collected in Chile in 1962 under the name Isla, which just means "island" in Spanish.
Uses
Shelly or dry. Reportedly an excellent shelly.
Description
Growth: 115-120 days to maturity. USDA lists it as being 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.