PRINCESS is a high yielding, marrowfat pea suitable for premium human consumption markets both in the UK and abroad.
Parentage: Cebeco 204 x JI/PGRO4
Breeder’s Reference: DK 2.1.2.2.
Breeder: Nickerson
YIELD POTENTIAL (% Controls) | | | Untreated Trials | | PRINCESS | 86 | | Samson | 86 | | Kahuna | 90 | | | |
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Source: NIAB/PGRO Recommended List 2007. Princess has a similar yield to Samson in official trials. AGRONOMIC CHARACTERS | | | PRINCESS | Samson | Kahuna | | Pea Type | Marrowfat | Marrowfat | Marrowfat | | Leaf Type | SL | SL | SL | | Earliness of Ripening | 5 | 4 | 5 | | Shortness of Straw | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Standing Ability | 5 | 3 | 5 |
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| DISEASE RESISTANCE & SEED CHARACTERS | | | PRINCESS | Samson | Kahuna | | Pea Wilt | R | R | R | | Downy Mildew | 3 | 6 | 5 | | Thousand Seed Weight (gm) | 336 | 408 | 369 |
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Source: PGRO/NIAB Recommended List 2007 R = Resistant, S = Susceptible Princess is a moderately tall-strawed, semi-leafless variety. Maturity and standing ability are comparable with Kahuna.
Princess is resistant to pea wilt but, in common with the other marrowfat varieties, susceptible to downy mildew.
Princess is a preferred variety for UK human consumption outlets being used for dry packet sales, canning and the 'mushy pea' trade. |
