Vitalim
- All male hybrid
- Very early production
- High yield potential
- Long profitable lifetime
- Uniform quality and grades
- Strong and healthy foliage
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Vitalim F1
is a 100% male hybrid and is extremely suited for the cultivation
of white asparagus in regions with a Mediterranean climate. Vitalim
combines very early production with a high yield and a long profitable
lifetime. Vitalim is also extremely suitable for cultivation systems aimed
at early harvesting.
Cultivation
Vitalim performs best in well-drained, fertile ground. In research
spanning several years, the best results for white asparagus were
achieved with a planting density of 4 plants per metre and a planting
depth of 16 - 20 cm. Planting densities of 5 plants per metre are possible
on fertile, drought tolerant ground or on land with drip fertigation.
Being a naturally early producer, Vitalim is very well suited to
forcing methods using thermal plastic or mini tunnels. Vitalim requires
good moisture levels, especially in the first years of production; good
vigorous development in the first years is necessary for high production
in subsequent years.
Product
Vitalim has a very high yield potential, excellent quality and a good
diameter. The uniform product is break-resistant, has a firm tip and
is not susceptible, or hardly, to hollow spears or physiological rust.
Proper post-harvest handling prolongs the shelf-life and reduces the
risk of pink colouration. Over 70% of the product falls within the
16 - 24 mm class. Vitalim's flavour is judged as exceptionally good.
Foliage
The uniform, vigorous Vitalim foliage grows very straight. The foliage
is naturally disease resistant and is not susceptible to lodging.
The good foliage characteristics therefore make Vitalim perfect for
organic production.
Product sheet
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