Strawberries from seeds are successful in Greece

Published 2024년 11월 28일

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Greek strawberries face high demand in Europe during winter, but importing planting material is challenging. Hortiland is testing Rowena F1, a seed-propagated hybrid by ABZ Seeds, which enables disease-free local cultivation. Suitable for outdoor growth and developed for North West Europe's summer, Rowena F1 thrives in Greek heat. Trials in southern Greece demonstrated high yields and weather resistance, maintaining productivity until the season's end, even in autumn when other varieties cease. This extended production period is profitable due to favorable prices, offering nearly year-round fresh strawberries.

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Greek strawberries are in great demand throughout Europe during the winter season. However, the import of planting material is associated with many problems. That's why Hortiland started trials with Rowena F1, a seed-propagated hybrid developed by ABZ Seeds. This is reported by HortiDaily. "F1 hybrids make it possible to grow planting material free from diseases and pests at the local level. Inbred resistance ensures fully sustainable cultivation within reach," ABZ notes. ABZ's Ilona Smith notes that their Rowena F1 hybrid is ideal for outdoor cultivation, having been developed in North West Europe primarily for summer cultivation. This strong and healthy plant produces high yields and full-flavored strawberries. Strawberries have an intense bright red color and, as it turns out, they also withstand the Greek heat (+35C) well. "During trials in the Peloponnese in southern Greece, the variety showed excellent results both in terms of yield and resistance to various weather ...

Source: Agrotimes