YOUR INDUSTRY
NEW VARIETIES BY: TERRANOVA
SWEETCORN MEMPHIS
LETTUCE LESINA RZ
LETTUCE EXANIMO RZ
Sweetcorn Memphis has very long, large diameter cobs and is a later maturing bi-colour to complement our Buffalo and Springfield Plus varieties. The cylindrical cob shape has excellent tip-fill and an average row count of 18. It presents well with good husk colour and cover and a large flag leaf. The variety is rust resistant and easy to hand pick.
Lesina RZ is an addition to our green coral or Lollo Bionda range. It is dark green with excellent vigour, giving thick leaves and high yield. Lesina RZ is suitable for year-round harvest in open field or hydroponic production. It is strong against tip-burn and has a comprehensive Bremia resistance package and is Nasonovia aphid resistance.
Exanimo RZ is a mid-green Salanova® incised, crispy type giving increased yield and recovery for processing, combined with an excellent taste profile with softer juicier texture. It also has the Knox™ trait for delayed pinking and improved shelf life. The variety is slow bolting and suitable for year-round production in most areas, with a comprehensive Bremia resistance package and Nasonovia aphid resistance.
LETTUCE STRONEX RZ
LETTUCE RABELLO RZ
CELERY KELVIN RZ
Stronex RZ is our new double red Salanova® incised crispy type. It is a vigorous variety with well incised leaves and an upright plant habit. It has the Knox™ trait for delayed pinking and improved shelf life. Stronex RZ is suitable for yearround production in most areas, with a comprehensive Bremia resistance package and Nasonovia aphid resistance.
Rabello RZ is a baby cos for open field or hydroponic production. It is suitable for twin packs and can be used for loose-leaf production. A key feature is it is very strong against tipburn. The variety is slow bolting and suitable for year-round production in most areas, with a comprehensive Bremia resistance package and Nasanovia aphid resistance.
Kelvin RZ is a slow bolting dark green celery best suited to harvest from early summer to autumn. This variety has an open habit and is strong against blackheart. The dark green leaves and slender, shiny stems provide a uniform apple green colour throughout. Well suited to processing for sticks or whole heads. The seed is available as primed pellets for efficient plant propagation.
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