Varieties

Variety selection can be challenging given the large number of choices available. Consider the length of the growing season, soil type, climate conditions, and production practices when selecting varieties. For information on variety options, talk to your seed salesperson. Most varieties will grow and produce in Utah but not all may be suited to your location.  Heirloom (open-pollinated) varieties generally lack disease resistance and are more prone to cosmetic defects. 

The table below displays a few suggested varieties. Exclusion from the list does not imply the variety lacks merit Most have not been tested in Utah. When evaluating a new variety, compare it to what you already grow, and evaluate it based on earliness, growth habit, market needs, and disease resistance. On-farm testing is the best way to identify varieties suited to your farm’s unique conditions.

Legume	Types and Varieties
Beans
Bush	Colter, Goldilocks (y), Jade, LaSalle, Provider, Rocdor (y) , Royal Burgundy, Tavera
Pole	Fortex, Kentucky Pole, Monte Gusto (y), Seychelles
Dry	kidney, navy, pinto, black, and white beans
Broad Bean	Improved long pod
Lima	Bridgeton, Cangreen, Eastland, Fordhook 242
Peas
Shelling	Knight, Miragreen, Premium, Strike, Utrillo
Edible Pod	Sugar Ann, Super Sugar Snap
Snow	Avalanche, Golden Sweet (y), Oregon Giant, Royal Snow