CDC Limerick
CDC Limerick is a high protein, green cotyledon, semi-leafless field pea variety. Its intense green color and resistance to bleaching is a strong asset for this variety. In 14 years of testing in the Saskatchewan co-op and regional trials, CDC Limerick yielded 95% of CDC Amarillo in the south and 91% in the north. CDC Limerick does not have PBR protection.
Statistical analysis of 9 years of long-term RVT data ranked CDC Limerick 6th from the top for yield in the south and in the north among 8 historical and new green pea varieties.
Year Registered
2012
Sub-licensed Outside of SK
No
International Distribution Rights
Canterra Seeds Ltd./Meridian Seeds
Breeder
Dr. Tom Warkentin, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Plant Breeders Rights
No
Strengths
- Good bleaching resistance
- Intense green cotyledon color
- High protein concentration
- Good resistance to seed coat breakage
- Powdery mildew resistance
Weaknesses
- Low yield relative to CDC Forest, CDC Rider or CDC Huskie
Trial Locations
- Aberdeen
- Asquith
- Avonlea
- Codette
- Glaslyn
- Hodgeville
- Indian Head
- Kamsack
- Limerick
- Lucky Lake
- Meath Park
- Melfort
- Milden
- Moose Jaw
- Outlook (Irrigated)
- Redvers
- Roblin, MB
- Rosthern
- Saskatoon
- Saskatoon (Floral)
- Saskatoon (Skarsgard)
- Saskatoon (Sutherland)
- Scott
- St Brieux
- Swan River, MB
- Swift Current
- Yorkton