OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- Dome Heads
- Summer Variety
- Strong Plant
- Big Heads
Naxos* is Sakata’s new summer variety. This variety fares very well when grown from cool to hot conditions. Naxos* flourishes in high temperatures. The plants are big with a strong root system, helping with its optimal development and rapid growth. Heads are dome shaped and the stems are longer than those of other varieties. It’s a variety with good adaptability and with good holding ability. Heads sit deep in the plant so they are well protected against damage from birds and wind. Dark green heads with small to medium beads.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Only sow Naxos* from late winter to end of summer
- Do not plant Naxos* in mid-winter in areas prone to frost
- Contact area representative for a sowing guide
CHARACTERISTIC |
NAXOS* |
KIND |
F1 hybrid broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. convar botrytis (L.) Alef. Var. cymosa Duchesne) |
SEASON |
Summer |
MATURITY |
Medium, around 80 - 85 days from transplant |
HEAD SIZE |
Large |
HEAD SHAPE |
Dome |
HEAD COMPACTNESS |
Excellent |
EXTERIOR COLOUR |
Dark blue-green |
BEAD SIZE |
Small |
SIDE SHOOT PRODUCTION |
Medium |
PLANT SIZE |
Large |
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC) |
- |
FIELD HOLDING |
Excellent |
YIELD POTENTIAL |
High |
SUGGESTED SPACING |
36 000 – 40 000 plants per ha |
MARKET SEGMENT |
Bulk packaging, pre-pack and processing |
SPECIAL FEATURES |
Exceptionally high yield potential of excellent quality and extremely versatile |