Virginia Types

NC -V11: NC V11 is the current standard for virginia types under S.C. conditions. It has high yield and grade potential, a bright hull, relatively low susceptibility to late leaf spot, and some tolerance to tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). NC-V11 does not always have the highest yield under excellent moisture conditions, but tends to outperform other virginia types under drought stress. NC-V11 is a medium maturity Virginia type and typically matures in about 132 days at Blackville.

AT-VC2: This variety has outstanding yield and grade performance in S.C. trials, but AT-VC2 has slightly smaller pods for a virginia type and therefore sheller demand has been limited. TSWV resistance is similar to NC V11. AT-VC2 is a bit more susceptible to late leaf spot than NC-V11, but less susceptible than Gregory, Phillips, or Perry. AT-VC2 may also be slightly less susceptible to white mold based on our tests.

Va 98R: Va 98R has yielded well under S.C. conditions and can be slightly earlier in maturity than NC-V11. Va 98R is more susceptible to TSWV than is NC-V11 and therefore should not be planted early (before about 7 May). Leaf spot susceptibility is similar to NC-V11.

Gregory: Gregory has high yield potential, very large pods, and one of the highest ELK scores available. Although Gregory has resistance to spotted wilt, this variety is not immune and will be severely affected under heavy thrips pressure. This variety is very susceptible to late leaf spot. Gregory is particularly susceptible to drought stress and calcium deficiency because of its large pod size, and therefore does best under irrigation. The large pod size makes it most suitable for sandy surfaced soils to avoid digging loss. Gregory also fits the green peanut market in S.C. because of its size and hull brightness.

Champs: Champs is a new, early-maturing variety that has performed well under S.C. conditions. It has shown high yield, slightly higher SMK and ELK than NC-V11, and virus resistance at least as good as NC-V11. Champs is more susceptible to leaf spot than NC-V11, but less susceptible than Perry, Phillips, or Gregory. Right now Champs looks like the best new virginia-type candidate for on-farm testing against standards.

Phillips: Phillips is a new medium maturity variety with high yield potential, large, bright pods and high ELK. Phillips is highly susceptible to late leaf spot, white mold, and TSWV. Phillips performs well under irrigation with increased fungicide protection.

Florida Fancy: This is a new release with very limited seed supply. Florida Fancy is reported to have resistance to white mold and tomato spotted wilt. Maturity may be slightly later than NC-V11. In 2007 tests at Blackville, yield was competitive with NC-V11. Florida Fancy also has high oleic oil chemistry.

Based on yield performance and buyer acceptance (pod size, seed size, brightness), Virginia varieties listed above are considered most competitive in S. C. For additional varieties, see the Peanut Production Guide.