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Leek catalog
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GROWING TOGETHER
For more than 25 years, BASF Vegetable Seeds has been working
closely
with leek growers worldwide. We have developed a strong
foundation for
very high-quality hybrid leek breeding. We also have developed
one of the
most specialized leek teams in the world. As you grow and
strengthen your
business we are there working with you.
When it comes to relationships and trust BASF has dedicated
leek
specialists that are very proud to be offering you high
quality leeks from a
portfolio that is inclusive of all growing seasons.
From BASF you can expect
more, because our genetics and services provide added value
through the
entire chain.
We are “Growing Together in Leek Business”.
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Security at the start of your season Standard long variety for
the early segment
Shafton F1 Duraton F1
Segment Summer
Shaft length Long
Market Fresh, Prepack, Industry
Variety description Early variety for the kick-off of your
season
High yield because of the long shaft
Stronger against bolting than the standard
varieties for this period
Segment Summer
Shaft length Long
Market Fresh, Industry
Variety description Early variety that has proven his value
through the years
Summer Summer / Autumn
For markets that require big diameter
Megaton F1
Segment Summer
Shaft length Short
Market Fresh, Industry
Variety description High yielding variety
Shaft has a bigger diameter than
standard varieties
Maximise your profit!
Krypton F1
Segment Summer / Autumn
Shaft length Short-long, depending on harvesting moment
Market Fresh, Industry
Variety description Highest yielding variety of our
portfolio
Best cleaning ability
Fresh Prepack Industry4 5
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Autumn Late Autumn / Winter
The high resitance to rust makes Belton the best autumn
variety for the organic market
Securtiy during winterSecurity at the start of your season For
markets that require a short and dark type in the winter
Proven variety for flexibility in your harvest window Tailor
made for the higher quality segment
Belton F1 Pluston F1Chiefton F1 Aylton F1
Poulton F1 Nunton F1
Segment Autumn
Shaft length Long
Market Fresh, Industry, Organic
Variety description Highest resistance against rust
Suitable for organic market
Segment Late Autumn / Winter
Shaft length Medium
Market Fresh, Industry
Variety description Winterhard variety
Strongest against phytophtora
Yield is guaranteed
Segment Autumn
Shaft length Long
Market Prepack, Industry
Variety description Long, smaller and uniform diameter than
standard
varieties
Solid schaft ideal for processing
Upright, dark leaves that keep color
Segment Late Autumn / Winter
Shaft length Short
Market Fresh
Variety description Winterhard variety
Longer harvest window because of a short shaft
and dark leaves
Segment Autumn
Shaft length Short
Market Fresh
Variety description Leaves keep dark color through the
season
Short shaft remains during growing season
This high yielding autumn variety already proved
its value for many years
Segment Autumn
Shaft length Medium
Market Fresh
Variety description Nice presentation because of dark, upright
leaves
and uniform shaft
Efficiency in harvesting and cleaning
Fresh Prepack Industry6 7
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Winter
Effiency in harvesting and cleaning during winter The perfect
variety for cool room storage!
Nice continuation for the season
Vitaton F1 Harston F1
Lexton F1
Segment Winter
Shaft length Medium
Market Fresh
Variety description Slower growth and late bolting
No leaf cracking
Good cleaning ability
Segment Winter
Shaft length Short
Market Fresh
Variety description Winter variety for the end of the season
High yield because of the short shaft
Strong against bolting
Segment Prepack
Shaft length Long
Market Prepack
Variety descriptionCompact shaft and leaves
Efficient to store in the cool store
Longer harvest window for prepack
This early prepack type offers yield The standard for
prepack
Linkton F1 Longton F1
Segment Prepack
Shaft length Long
Market Prepack, Industry
Variety description Early variety
For markets which require a finer diameter
Solid schaft ideal for processing
Segment Prepack
Shaft length Long
Market Prepack, Industry
Variety description Variety with a long, fine diameter and solid
shaft
Good cleaning ability
Prepack
Fresh Prepack Industry8 9
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Crop table
VARIETY Earliness Leaf Color Plant Type Shaft Length
Shafton F1 (NEW) 9 7 7 7
Duraton F1 8 7 7 7
Krypton F1 8 7 8 6
Megaton F1 8 7 7 6
Poulton F1 6 8 7 5
Nunton F1 6 8 8 6
Belton F1 6 8 8 7
Chiefton F1 (NEW) 7 8 8 8
Pluston F1 5 8 7 6
Aylton F1 4 9 6 5
Vitaton F1 4 8 7 6
Harston F1 4 9 7 5
Linkton F1 8 7 7 8
Longton F1 7 8 9 8
Lexton F1 6 8 9 8
Slow growing 1 earliness 10 Fast growing
Light green 1 leaf colour 10 Dark green
Less erect 1 plant type 10 Upright
Short 1 shaft length 10 Long
spring summer autumn winter
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Advice for cultivation practice* Information provided by Nunhems
Netherlands B.V. in any form whatsoever is without guarantee.
Descriptions, recommendations, and illustrations in brochures
and leaflets and on the website are based as closely as possible on
experiences in tests and in practice. However, Nunhems Netherlands
B.V. does not accept any liability whatsoever on the basis of such
information for different results in the cultivated product. The
buyer itself must determine whether the goods and information are
suitable for the intended growth and/or can be used in the local
conditions.
Product illustrationsAll varieties shown were grown under
favorable conditions. Identical results are not guaranteed nor
implied for all growing conditions.
© Nunhems BV, 2019. All rights, including property rights, are
reserved by Nunhems BV orits affiliates on any matter presented or
depicted herein.
* under application for inclusion in the EC Common Catalogue of
Vegetable Varieties
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