2019 | 2020 New Generation and Well-Known Herb Varieties
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Herbs 2019 | 2020 New generation and well-known herb varieties Enza Zaden has been breeding and selling herbs since 2001. Our main markets are Europe and the United States, with a particular focus on Scandinavia, the Baltic States, UK, Benelux, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Eastern Europe. Within these markets, our crop focus is on basil, chive, dill, parsley and wild rocket (Rucola selvatica/Diplotaxis tenuifolia). We are constantly working to improve our existing varieties. By developing disease resistance in our herbs, we make sure our customers get the best crops and seed quality. We also test our varieties for shelf life to supply our customers with products for both local and export markets. All herbs are tested for NFT (nutrient film technique) suitability and especially in Scandinavia we have gained a high level of expertise over the past years. We have made significant investments to ensure our growers the best seeds possible. This brochure gives you an overview of our herb portfolio. Learn more about our new generation of basil, parsley and rucola varieties with excellent quality traits like resistance, shelf life or cold tolerance. Our RMTD label indicates varieties with the latest resistances against Downey Mildew or Fusarium. Moreover, you can also find our other herb types and well-known varieties in this brochure. Our specialised team at Enza Zaden Germany is at your service to provide additional information and advice on the cultivation of herbs. You can also contact your local contact person for more information. Enza Zaden | 3 Resistance Makes The Difference Resistance Makes The Difference Basil (Ocimum basilicum, Lamiaceae) New generation herb varieties To attune our newest herb and rucola varieties to the wishes and demands Emma of the market, the Enza Zaden breeders are always in close contact with A Genovese type variety with an intermediate resistance our growers and other parties in the chain. This co-operation has lead to against Downey Mildew. Recommended for pot and NFT a new generation of herb varieties. A generation that covers new ideas and production. offers unique solutions to our customers. The focus of the breeding activities for this new generation was: • DM resistance in basil. • Fusarium resistance in basil. • DM resistance in parsley. Keira • DM and Fusarium resistance in rucola. A Genovese type, suitable for pot production and also for fresh market. Medium sized, dark green leaves. Excellent On top of that we started more and more to select on easy picking and fast harvesting selections. shelf life. Cold tolerant, perfect for long shipments. Now we can proudly present the outcome of this thriving program: • 3 basil varieties: Eleonora, Elidia and Emma. • 1 parsley variety: Peione. • 5 rucola varieties: Prudenzia F1, Jolizia, Bellezia, Anastazia and Letizia. All of them are already well tested at professional growers and controlled by official trial stations and universities. Their characteristics are unique and outstanding. On the following pages of this brochure you will find more information about this new generation of herb varieties and their characteristics. The label indicates which varieties belong to this new generation. Please contact your local contact person for receiving more information and advice. Elidia Genovese type with intermediate resistance against Fusarium. Compact growth. Ideal for pot production. Shiny dark green leaves. Late bolting. 4 | Enza Zaden Enza Zaden | 5 Resistance Makes The Difference Resistance Makes The Difference Parsley Rocket Wild (Petroselinum crispum) (Rucola selvatica, Diplotaxis, Brassicaceae) Katinka (E11P. 20 0 8) | new Our new Moss curled parsley variety. It provides a high yield and a good shelf life. Ideal for industry, bundles and pot Jolizia production. Also suitable for NFT. Our summer variety. Very good serration in the first cut and an excellent shelf life. Slow in bolting and with an intermediate resistance against Downey Mildew. Peione Prudenzia F1 Perfect Gigante d’Italia type with high homogeneity, dark Fast growth, intermediate resistance against Downey Mildew. green colour and bigger leaves than the standard. Heavy Perfect for growing in spring and autumn. Very fine serration yield. Both for fresh market and processing. Intermediate and fresh green colour for highest quality. Upright growth for resistance to Downey Mildew. healthy leaves and efficient harvest. Very good shelf life. Orfeo Anastazia Paramount selection. Very homogen with dark For growing in (early) summer. Stable leaves with green, strong curled leaves. High dry matter. 3D optic and dark green colour, also after harvesting. Perfect for export and for longer storage. Intermediate resistance against Downey Mildew. Upright and compact growth for an easy harvest. Good shelf life. 6 | Enza Zaden Enza Zaden | 7 Herbs growing 4.0 Herbs growing 4.0 Herbs growing 4.0 There are many different production systems for growing systems have quite some important benefits in common; Enza Zaden is looking closely at these systems and is herbs. Classic production systems like in the open field, when cultivating in these systems the growing herbs active in the development of herb varieties that are ideally in pots or in ebb and flow systems experience more and require less fertilisers and water during production suited to these innovative cultivation methods. We are more competition from modern hydroponic growing compared to the classic growing systems. The application working intensively with our customers and together we systems. Hydroponic production systems have many of pesticides and fungicides can be significantly reduced, have selected herb varieties that are suitable for both advantages compared to classic growing systems and which makes these techniques very sustainable, hydroponic production and vertical farming. By doing so, hence, the demand for hydroponically grown herbs is environmentally friendly and results in a fresh, tasty and we want to ensure that the growers always have the best increasing all around the globe. healthy product. Furthermore, the herbs can be produced varieties for their production to satisfy customer demands. year round with consistent quality and can be sold as Hydroponic growing techniques or NFT (nutrient film living plants with roots included to elongate the shelf To learn more about our suitable herb varieties for NFT techniques) cover a broad range of different systems. life of the product, which makes it very appealing for production or even salads, please contact your local From production in gutter systems to vertical farming retailers and the consumer. Hydroponic production sites contact person or check out our hydroponic brochure on or aquaponics, there exists a lot of variation between can be placed directly or close to the point of sale, which our website. and within growing techniques including the usage of increases the freshness and reduces transport costs and different LED lighting systems. However, all of these the carbon footprint of the final product. 8 | Enza Zaden Enza Zaden | 9 Basil (Ocimum basilicum, Lamiaceae) Variety Cultivation Description Annual, height 20-40 cm Sowing: From mid May outdoor or under protected cultivation the whole year round. Light germinator, tender. Fresh cut Pro- cessing Pot plant NFT Seed amount: Direct sowing 50 g/100 m², in seedbed 3 g/1.000 plants, pot growing Our new pot basil with a dark Genovese leaf and an intermediate resistance Emma x 20 g/1.000 pots. against Downey Mildew. Cultivation: Spacing for pots 20-25x25 cm; outdoor growing in rows 20 cm apart and Reliable variety in the Genovese type for a year round pot production. Also under 30-40 cm between the rows. Edwina x low light conditions this variety produces shiny dark green leaves and a very Basil is quite tender and susceptible to smothering through weeds. uniform plant horizon in the pots. To ensure a good harvest therefore it is recommended to use plastic sheeting as a mulch. Also Acryl-webbing for cold protection is advisable. Planting out Very strong and compact basil variety in the Genovese type for pot cultivation. Eowyn x The brilliant dark green colour and the compact plant type makes Eowyn unique. young plants is an advantage and gives a better start to the crop. Improved shelf life. Harvesting: For the fresh market cut the young shoots into bundles. For industrial use the first cut should be done when flowering begins. Rosie Genovese type with intermediate resistance against Fusarium. Compact growth, Elidia x x ideal for pot production. The cut should not be too low (ca. 10 cm) to encourage a second growth. Basil is very sensitive to pressure and should be carefully dried at a A compact pot basil; very stable and errect with small leaves. Tolerant against Marian x x temperature of 40°C immediately after harvest. Downey Mildew. The international standard variety for pot and NFT growers. Use: In salads, soups, vegetables, meat and tomato dishes and also raw. Very compact pot basil variety. Genovese type with medium large leaves. Emily is recommended for summer production in more balanced climates, all year round Emily x x x x in hot climates or production under high light intensity. The elongated shelf life of Emily enables an extended transport phase. Very suitable for artifical lights. New Marian type for pot production and processing with excellent shelf life. Cold Keira x x x x tolerant. Very uniform, large leaved and fast growing variety with improved tolerance Dolly x x (x) (x) against low temperatures. Recommended for open field and pesto production. Basil with intermediate resistance against Downey Mildew. Big, light serrated Eleonora x x (x) leaves. For open field, pot and pesto production. Shiny, dark green, spoon shaped leaves. High yielding. Special Genovese Genoveser x x selection for industry. Lemon sel. x x Fine leaved, quick growing, with an intense lemon flavour. Lemona Very compact growing basil with a strong aroma, ideal for pot growing and Piccolino x (x) original pesto. Red variety with intense dark red colour.