Bonneville

Wednesday, 09 September 2009 13:08

It is an introduced variety from USA recommended for cultivation by IARI.  It is a popular variety. Plant medium tall (60 cm), flowers are mostly borne in doubles; pods are light green, straight, big (9 cm) with 6-7 well-filled, sweet, bold and wrinkled seeds. It takes 68-70 days for first flowering and it appears in 13-15 th node. It is susceptible to powdery mildew disease. Average pod yield 9 t/ha with 45% shelling. Go to table of pea varieties