Vespa winter beans

[Brisel]

Has anyone grown this variety? I've been offered a seed growing contract for next year.

 

[moretimeforgolf]

I’ll let you know at harvest! I’ve got Tundra myself but drilled Vespa for my uncle ....I’ll be harvesting both.

 

[Andrew K]

Are they small seeded Brisel?
I always preferred Tundra over Wizard with a Claydon for that reason. Could travel a little quicker with smaller beans due to less blocking at seedhead or coulter.

 

[Brisel]

 

[Steevo]

Looking at those specs there hasn't been significant improvement since Wizard was released in 2003.

 

[Ladybird]

We’re growing Vespa at the moment. 2 fields of Vespa one of Tundra.
Tundra look fantastic
Vespa look poor at best
All in one block so similar soil types etc. Vespa appear very pale deficient looking!

 

[Ladybird]

Vespa

 

[Andrew K]

Interesting how much Pea and Bean weevil you have, our springs have less for a change.

 

[Steevo]

Interesting how much Pea and Bean weevil you have, our springs have less for a change.

Ours are just the same.

Seem to be growing quicker than they are being eaten.

Only positive is the charlock is getting nibbled too.

 

[Ladybird]

Interesting how much Pea and Bean weevil you have, our springs have less for a change.

Yeah there having a good go.
I won’t spray though. They should grow away soon. Fingers crossed

 

[Andrew K]

Yes i agree , but bad black bean aphid worry me more TBH.

 

[Brisel]

Is this the first time you've grown Vespa @Ladybird ?

 

[Flat 10]

Looking at those specs there hasn't been significant improvement since Wizard was released in 2003.

You can’t say that without knowing the lsd...
And I think 7% is quite a bit myself.

 

[Ladybird]

Is this the first time you've grown Vespa @Ladybird ?

Yes. I couldn’t get much tundra seed in autumn, was just before they put Vespa on the recommended list. Yield looks good on them. I’ll keep you updated. Like i said I’ve tundra too so will be a good comparison.

 

[Ladybird]

Yes i agree , but bad black bean aphid worry me more TBH.

Yes I will concur if I get an attack of Black bean aphid.

 

[Simon Chiles]

Has anyone grown this variety? I've been offered a seed growing contract for next year.

I’ve planted both Vespa and Tundra for one of my customers this spring. TGW of the Vespa was 709 and I planted them both at 400 kg/ha. They are in neighbouring fields and although it’s early days both he and I thought the Vespa was looking better at the moment.

 

[Steevo]

400kg/ha?! Wow! That’s sounds like a massive seed rate.

Bet they’re looking lovely!

 

[Ladybird]

We were at 320kg which I thought was pretty Thick. Germ was 70% though. They look a sensible Sqm now.

 

[Ladybird]

I’ve planted both Vespa and Tundra for one of my customers this spring. TGW of the Vespa was 709 and I planted them both at 400 kg/ha. They are in neighbouring fields and although it’s early days both he and I thought the Vespa was looking better at the moment.

Would you grab a photo at some point of them Simon. Be interested to see what they look like to compare!

 

[Simon Chiles]

Would you grab a photo at some point of them Simon. Be interested to see what they look like to compare!

These are the Vespa