U.S. PVP No. 201200394
High Oleic, Virginia-type Peanut Variety
- Seed Size: Very Large (~350 seeds/lb. – SMK)
- Yield Potential: Good to Excellent in the Virginia category
- Market Type: Semi-prostrate
- Maturity: 130-140 Days, Irrigated in Florida
Description: ‘Spain’ is a medium maturity (130-140 days), high oleic, Virginia market type peanut with very large pods and seeds. It has a semi-prostrate growth habit with a moderate center stem and moderate vine growth. Spain has good resistance to spotted wilt (TSWV) and has demonstrated excellent pod yield and a high proportion of fancy pods and extra-large kernels . Grade of Spain has been good, especially given the fact that it has such large seeds and pods.
License Availability: FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following entities for the production and commercialization of the ‘Spain’ peanut cultivar:
Birdsong Peanuts
http://www.birdsong-peanuts.com/