Victus Spring Bean
Added to the PGRO Descriptive List of Spring Beans in 2021, the mighty Victus organic spring bean boasts low levels of vicine and convicine (LVC) content, as well as high yields, and high resistance to downy mildew.This outstanding variety is available with a buy-back contract. We are proud to be the first company to create a premium value market for organic feed spring beans, and this outstanding variety is available with a buy-back contract.
The feed bean contract with a premium
Victus is classified as a low vicine, low convicine spring bean which can be used as a
substitute to soya in animal feed without affecting performance. This exciting variety shows huge potential and its positive environmental credentials make it stand out, as it could help to reduce soya imports.
Trials data
Variety | Yield (t/ha) | Standing (1-9) | Resistance to Downy Mildew (1-9) |
|---|---|---|---|
Victus | 100 | 6 | 6 |
Fanfare | 99 | 6 | 5 |
Vertigo | 98 | 6 | 6 |
Fuego | 94 | 7 | 5 |
PGRO Recommended List 2020
‘’LVC beans have strong market potential because they can be used for human consumption, animal feed, and they have the added benefit that they can be incorporated into animal rations at a higher level than standard beans, due to their high protein levels and low vicine/convicine content. Victus is an LVC variety which stands out in terms of yield potential, disease resistance and standing ability, which trials show.‘’
Chris Guest, managing director, LS Plant Breeding
