H17X9 OVERVIEW
VARIETY CHARACTERISTICS
Maturity
Plant Height
Plant Type
Phytophthora Gene
SCN Gene
Flower
Pubescence
Pod
Hilum
1.7
Medium
Medium
Rps 1C
R3, MR14
Purple
Light Tawny
Brown
Brown
KEY STRENGTHS
Versatile line that fits almost everywhere! Standability, white mold tolerance, excellent emergence, and above average IDC tolerance. This is a lead line for Hefty Brand.
WEAKNESSES
There has to be one, but we haven’t found it yet. Can it beat 16X8 in the west?
MANAGEMENT TIPS
With great standability and a nice defensive package, H17X9 will fit on a lot of acres. Plant it early with confidence and push it for high yields. This bean responds to phosphorus and micronutrient applications well.
