New Dry Bean Varieties

We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of dry bean varieties developed through advanced computational breeding at the University of Guelph. These varieties offer enhanced yield, disease resistance, and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions, supporting sustainable agriculture for growers across North America.

OAC Bechamel

OAC Bechamel

  • Full Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Excellent Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
OAC Resilient

OAC Resilient

  • Full Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Very Good Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
OAC Plasma

OAC Plasma

  • Mid Maturity
  • High Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Tolerant to common bacterial blight
  • Excellent Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
OAC Storm

OAC Storm

  • Full Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Tolerant to common bacterial blight
  • Excellent Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
OAC 22-NDC1 OAC 22-NDC1-Compare

OAC 22-NDC1

  • The First Non-Darkening Cranberry Bean
  • Mid Maturity
  • Good Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Very Good Cooking Quality and Excellent Upright Plant Architecture
OAC Agate

OAC Agate

  • Mid Maturity
  • Very Good Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Very Good Cooking Quality
  • Very Good upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
OAC Candycane

OAC Candycane

  • Mid Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Good Seed Size
OAC Volterra

OAC Volterra

  • Mid Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Excellent Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
OAC Firebrand

OAC Firebrand

  • Light Red
  • Full Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Excellent Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
  • Good Seed Size
OAC Jasper

OAC Jasper

  • Dark Red
  • Mid Maturity
  • Good Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Good Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
  • Large Seed Size
O18HR003y

O18HR003y

  • Full Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Tolerant to common bacterial blight
  • Good Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
O18HR007y

O18HR007y

  • Full Maturity
  • Excellent Yield
  • Anthracnose race 73 resistant
  • Tolerant to common bacterial blight
  • Good Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining

For detailed licensing information, download our Call for Licensing PDF or contact the Research Innovation Office.

Steve Dinka

Steve Dinka

Technology Transfer Manager, Germplasm

Works with plant breeders, government, industry leaders, companies, and growers to increase the commercial impact of new U of G plant varieties.

Email: germplasm@uoguelph.ca

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Dry Bean Variety Distributors

Hensall Co-op

P.O. Box 219
Hensall, ON N0M 1X0
Tel: 1-877-567-1678
hensallco-op.ca

R.T. Bolton and Sons

43234 Winthrop Road, RR#1
Dublin, ON N0K 1E0
Tel: (519) 525-6430
secan.com/members/rt-bolton-sons

Plovgh, Inc.

P.O. Box 295
Viroqua, WI 54665
Tel: 1-877-567-1678
www.plovgh.com

Underwood Grain Ltd.

41797 Howick-Turnberry Road
Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
Tel: 519-335-3579
www.underwoodgrain.com

Treasure Valley Seed Co.

4633 E. River Road
Freeland, MI 48623
tvseed.com

Meridian Seeds

16553 37th St SE, Suite 3
Mapleton, ND 58059
Tel: 1-866-282-SEED
meridianseeds.com

Columbia Seed Co.

409-2nd Avenue South
Vauxhall, AB T0K 2K0
Tel: 403-654-2158
www.columbiaseed.ca

Jefferies Seeds

Box 582
Glenboro, MB R0K 0X0
Tel: 204-827-2102
jefferiesseeds.com

Crooked Creek Acres

1584 Melwood Drive
Strathroy, ON N7G 3H5
Tel: 519-247-3530
ccacres.ca