Product Description

  • Yield potential of up to +60 tonnes per hectare
  • Reaches physiological maturity in about 110-120 days.
  • Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Malawi

Product Characteristics Summary

  • Description: A multi-purpose hybrid variety with the highest level of Alternaria and Rhizoctonia resistance. Good seedling vigour. Minimal bolting under extremely hot conditions.
  • Type: Erected and vigorous foliage. Adaptable for fresh market, pre-pack, freezing, juice, and bunching market.
  • Plant population: 1,500, 000 plants per hectare
  • Fruit: It is cylindrical with a 2 to 4cm diameter and 18-20cm length. Intense orange colour and moderately smooth texture.
  • Average fruit (root) weight:
  • Maturity: Hekla needs 105- 110 days (summer), and 110 – 135 days (winter) to reach maturity
  • Disease resistance: High resistance to Alternaria and Rhizoctonia