Seed Co Vegetables has widened the range of its hybrid varieties that farmers can select from, with each variety conferring unique features guided by market preferences.
The whole world is moving towards healthy living with doctors calling for increased vegetable consumption and this is one of the big agendas for Seed Co Vegetables, to play a huge role in the nutrition agenda.
Reaches physiological maturity in about 110-120 days.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Malawi
Product Characteristics Summary
Description: A multi-purpose hybrid variety with 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: 1 200 000 to 1 500 000 plants per hectare
Fruit: Hekla F1 is cylindrical with 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), 110 – 135 days (winter) to reach maturity
Disease resistance:
High resistance: Alternaria and rhizoctonia
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Zimbabwe
Seed Co Group
Botswana
Kenya
Malawi
Nigeria
Tanzania
South Africa
West & Central Africa
Zambia
