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Triton* (F1 Hybrid Broccoli)

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