OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- DOME HEADS
- PRE-PACK QUALITY
- STRONG PLANT
- ADAPTABLE
Pharos is known to have large, late maturing plants bearing attractive dome shaped heads suitable for pre-packing. Ideal time slots for Pharos are transplanting in late summer and autumn for harvesting in autumn and winter. Pharos is a variety with large heads that is well protected giving high yields with good quality. Pharos is very adaptable and versatile.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Only sow Pharos from late autumn for plants grow through the cool season
- Do not plant Pharos in mid-summer in very hot dry areas
- Contact area representative for a sowing guide
DESCRIPTION
VARIETY NAME: Pharos
KIND: F1 hybrid broccoli. (Brassica oleracea L. convar botrytis (L.) Alef. Var. cymosa Duchesne)
SEASON: Late summer to autumn
MATURITY: Medium, around 85 – 95 days from transplant
HEAD SIZE: Large
HEAD SHAPE: High dome
HEAD COMPACTNESS: Excellent
EXTERIOR COLOUR: Dark blue-green
BEAD SIZE: Very small
SIDE SHOOT PRODUCTION: Medium
PLANT SIZE: Large
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC): –
FIELD HOLDING: Excellent
YIELD POTENTIAL: High
SUGGESTED SPACING: 36 000 – 40 000 plants per ha
MARKET SEGMENT: Bulk packaging, pre-pack and processing
SPECIAL FEATURES: Exceptionally high yield potential of excellent quality and extremely versatile