Light speckled kidney beans are long grain beans (long shape) they come in beige, pink or red with dark rajas. It has slightly sweet taste and therefore it is also known in some countries as sweet bean (Sugar Bean).
Local name: Nech Zengurgur Boloqe
Harvesting Season: From October-November, June-July.
Location of Production: Amhara Region: South Gondar, Sidama & Tach Gayint, West Gojjam, & De nsa Woreda. Oromia Region: Gujji Zone.
Specification: Purity: 97.8pct Min., Admix: 2.2pct Max., including under size (1pct Max), damaged (wrinkled + broken +splits + shriveled and discolored): 0.7pct Max., Foreign Matter: 0.5pct Max.,
Moisture: 14pct Max., Count: 230-250beans/100gm beans