Here are some things to think about when selecting peanut varieties this year.
GA-12Y:
- Needs to be planted before May 10th
- Must manage vine growth (PGR)
- Protect it from Rhizoctonia Limb Rot
- Best variety for white mold and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV)
GA-16HO
- Watch for early leafspot
- Some shedding of pods was witnessed this past year
- High-oleic
GA-18RU
- Can see more TSWV if planted in April with out Thimet
- Yielding very well in trial plots
- Has been grading very well
GA-06G
- Old Faithful
- Good level of TSWV resistance, increased with use of Thimet
- Good yielder and grader