OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- Dome Heads
- Winter, Spring And Autumn Slot
- Suitable For Processing And Pre-Pack
- Excellent Quality Heads
- High Yield Potential
Triton* is a spring, winter and autumn variety, usually recommended for the transitioning periods from summer to winter or from winter to summer. This variety is suited for processing and pre-packing, yielding large heads with a good dome shape. The finer bead size makes the product very attractive. The beads are very uniform. Initially the heads are lighter green, becoming darker green as it matures. Triton* produces excellent quality dense heads that are also very smooth. Very adaptable for production in all areas of South Africa.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Only sow Triton* in late winter and end of summer.
- Do not plant Triton* in mid-summer slot
- Contact area representative for a sowing guide
CHARACTERISTIC |
TRITON* |
KIND |
F1 hybrid broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. convar botrytis (L.) Alef. Var. cymosa Duchesne) |
SEASON |
Spring, winter and autumn |
MATURITY |
Late (around 80 - 95 days from transplant) |
HEAD SIZE |
Large |
HEAD SHAPE |
Dome |
HEAD COMPACTNESS |
Excellent |
EXTERIOR COLOUR |
Bright Green |
BEAD SIZE |
Small to medium |
SIDE SHOOT PRODUCTION |
- |
PLANT SIZE |
Medium to Large |
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC) |
- |
FIELD HOLDING |
Good |
YIELD POTENTIAL |
Excellent |
SUGGESTED SPACING |
36 000 – 40 000 plants per ha |
MARKET SEGMENT |
Processing and pre-pack |
SPECIAL FEATURES |
Exceptionally high quality heads resulting in very high yield potential |