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NUA45
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NUA45 is a large seeded red mottled sugar bean variety that grows well across Zimbabwe. With a maturity period of 80-85 days, this drought tolerant variety offers excellent adaptability to various growing conditions. NUA45 exhibits a high level of tolerance to common bean rust and bacterial blight, making it a reliable choice for farmers seeking consistent yields.
Key Features
- Large seeded red mottled variety
- Drought tolerant
- Grows well across Zimbabwe
- High tolerance to common bean rust and bacterial blight
- Early maturing (80-85 days)
Maturity Period
80-85 days
Yield Potential
Up to 3t/ha
Suitable Regions
All regions of Zimbabwe, Various ecological zones
Category
sugarbeans
Sugar Bean Growing Recommendations
Planting Guidelines for Sugar Beans
- •Optimal planting time: December to January
- •Planting depth: 3-5 cm in heavy soils, 4-6 cm in light soils
- •Row spacing: 45-60 cm between rows, 5-10 cm within rows
- •Seeding rate: 50-80 kg/ha depending on seed size
- •Plant population: 200,000-250,000 plants per hectare
Soil & Fertilizer Requirements
- •Prefers well-drained sandy loam to clay loam soils
- •Ideal soil pH: 5.5-7.0 (tolerates slightly acidic soils)
- •Basal fertilizer: Compound D (200-300 kg/ha) at planting
- •Top dressing: Ammonium nitrate (100-150 kg/ha) at flowering
- •Responds well to phosphorus and potassium application
Harvest & Post-Harvest
- •Harvest when pods are dry and rattle when shaken
- •Harvest moisture content: 15-18%
- •Dry to 12-13% moisture for storage
- •Store in cool, dry conditions to prevent insect damage
- •Treat stored beans with appropriate protectants