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Broccoli

AQUILES F1
Broccoli

X X Aquiles F1 matures in 70-80 days from late February / early March
transplanting.
X X Ideal for September sowings (in no larger than 216 cell trays) for early spring
plantings.

X X The blind tolerant plants will produce head weights of 300-400g.
X X Aquiles F1 is a compact plant with very smooth fine domed heads.
X X Aquiles F1 is adaptable to higher density plantings to produce good shaped
mini heads.

X X Not suitable for organic production, requires fertile soils with optimum nutrition
for best results.

GREEN MAGIC F1

X X An early variety, maturing in 70-80 days from transplanting.
X X Green Magic F1 produces a medium size head
of 350-400g.
X X The heads are an attractive green colour with tight beads and smooth
dome.
X X Green Magic F1 shows wide regional adaptability.
X X It has partial Downy Mildew resistance plus resistance to White Blister.
X X Over winter propagation should be in 216 cells or smaller.

EOS F1

X X Eos F1 is a new second early variety following Aquiles F1
and Green Magic F1 by 4-5 days.
X X This blind tolerant variety is best suited to late
September and late January / early February sowings for
June harvest (80-85 days); Eos F1 is also recommended
for May sowing for harvest late September - October
(65 to 70 days).
X X The head is medium deep, with fine beads and a dark
green colour.
X X Eos F1 has intermediate resistance (IR) to White Blister.

For further information, including cropping details, contact Sakata UK - Telephone 01205 462810
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