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Spinach

The combination of a demanding crop and constantly changing growing conditions challenges spinach growers around the world. They can count on BASF | Nunhems to provide them with the varieties that help them generate reliable yields, due to high quality and highly resistant spinach.  

Breeding innovation and genetic excellence   

As experts in genetics, we don’t compromise on quality when aiming for optimal resistance. That’s why we are able to bridge the gap between the organic and the conventional market with many of our varieties. They hold all the traits growers and consumers appreciate, such as a high standard in leaf quality. Our varieties have the color and shape that add up to appealing looks and great taste.   

Collaboration and market insight  

With varieties in the fresh market and processing segments, we offer growers options to grow high quality, high yield spinach year-round. We have a global breeding program that focusses not only on growers, but also on processors, retailers and consumers. We work closely with all our partners in the supply and value chain. That allows us to constantly monitor markets and threats and adapt to changes quickly.   

Fresh Market Hybrids

Variety Speed of Growing Recommended Sowing Period Disease Resistance Comments
Nembus F1 Fast Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe:1-20, Sv Good speed and vigor
Regor F1 Fast Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe:1-20, Sv Good speed and vigor
Seginus F1 Fast Aut-Win-Spr Pe:1-20, Sv Dark color and fast speed
Arakis Fast Aut-Win-Spr Pe: 1-7, 9-20; IR: Pe: 8, Sv Fast growth, and uniform leaves
Zedaron Medium-fast Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe: 1-18,20, Sv Great uniformity, quarter savoy
Acrux Medium-fast Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe: 1-20 Great uniformity, quarter savoy
Tabit F1 Medium Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe:1-20, Sv Good speed and vigor
Castula (NUN 07557 SPS) F1 Medium Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe:1-17, 19, 20. Sv Good savoyness and texture
Betelgeuse F1 Medium Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe:1-20 Great uniformity, quarter savoy
Doradous F1 Medium Aut-Win-Spr-Sum Pe:1-20, Sv Dark color and good texture
Toliman Slow-medium Spr-Sum-Aut Pe: 1-20 Semi-savoy and thick uniform leaves
Crater F1 Slow Spr-Sum-Aut Pe:1-20 Good texture
Aries (NUN 07553 SPS) F1 Slow Spr-Sum-Aut Pe:1-19, Sv Good savoyness and texture

Legend:
Cultivation periods:
   
Spr = Spring   
Sum = Summer   
Aut = Autumn   
Win = Winter   

Disease Resistance Key:
Pe: Peronospora effusa (Downy mildew)

Sv: Stemphylium vesicarium (Stemphylium leaf spot)

*Resistance information and/or ratings based on seed testing using the Naktuinbouw/UPOV protocol per disease.

Kollin Holzwart
Senior Account Manager