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Naxos* (F1 Hybrid Broccoli)

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