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Faba bean varieties

Boreal’s faba bean varieties are among the earliest in the world and can be cultivated even as far north as South Ostrobothnia — one of the few varieties capable of this — developed with Nordic expertise in breeding for northern conditions.

Faba bean varieties

Faba bean varieties

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    AlviiraBOR

    Faba Bean
    Improved drought tolerance and yield
    Growth duration days: 112
    Yield kg/ha: 3,809
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Variety comparison

Plant Variety Growth Duration Yield (kg/ha) Intended Use Protein (%)
Faba Bean Alviira 112 3,809 feed, low vicine–convicine 31.2
Faba Bean Vire 109 3,867 feed, low vicine–convicine 28.5
Faba Bean Louhi feed
Faba Bean Sampo 105 2,779 feed 32.8

Official variety trials 2017 – 2024, px.luke.fi, (M) = Standard variety

Where can you buy Boreal seed?

Our carefully selected distribution network covers the entire Finland. Outside Finland, we work together with local partners.

Contact us when you want to cultivate Boreal varieties!