OUTSTANDING QUALITIES

• INDUSTRY STANDARD WORLD WIDE
• VERY HIGH QUALITY HEADS
• EXCELLENT COLD TOLERANCE
• EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH YIELD POTENTIAL
• EXTREMELY VERSATILE

Parthenon is one of Sakata’s ‘new generation’ broccolis created as a result of extensive research and breeding programs. Parthenonhas achieved a new level of quality with its exceptional characteristics and versatility. It is for these reasons that Parthenon is steadily capturing not only the European, but also the American broccoli market and is creating much interest within South Africa. Parthenon is a vigorous stout plant that produces large heads of excellent quality in cold weather. The heads are a high dome shape with very small beads of a dark blue-green colour. However, bead quality is adversely affected by warm weather. Parthenon is unlikely to develop anthocyanin (red pigment) build up and Hollow stem. Parthenon has very compact heads and thus excellent field holding ability, even if harvesting is delayed. Parthenon has an exceptional yield potential for both fresh market and processing. Excellent adaptability, reliability, quality and high yields make Parthenon the first choice for cool season production.

SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS

• Parthenon is a large, strong plant with an excellent root system. It has been found to require less nitrogen than other varieties
• Parthenon should only be grown in the cool season
• Contact area representative for a sowing guide

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