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Ivex is our latest Curdivex® variety to introduce to the market. Ivex matures approximately 2 days later than Freedom. It gives excellent continuity in early summer when used with SV5777AC and Whitex from October sowings in the UK/Ireland and from February sowings in North West Europe as a whole. Ivex has a short growth cycle and has vernalised well in hot conditions in trials to date. It produces good quality white curds and is easy to harvest fitting perfectly in our portfolio for the UK, Irish, German, Polish and Scandinavian markets.
- Ivex is our latest Curdivex® variety to introduce to the market maturity approximately 2 days later than Freedom
Features
- Consistent maturity
- Part of our Curdivex® brand giving bright white coloured curds
- Improved curd visibility giving easier harvest
- Reduced pinking
- Nice inner plant jacket
- Good plant uniformity
Advantages
- High and consistent yield potential
- Improved field holding
- Improved tipburn tolerance
- Gives good continuity of harvest of Curdivex® cauliflowers when grown with Whitex
- Easy to harvest
- Less pinking and yellowing compared to Freedom
- Denser more solid head compared to Freedom
Agronomic Tips
- Can be covered or left uncovered from early plantings Consistent performer and works well with SV5777AC and Whitex in early summer Can be programmed through the summer with Whitex and Fortaleza giving good continuity Approximately 3 days between each of the varieties – Ivex --- Whitex 3 days later --- Fortaleza 3 days later again