Locarno RZ

Reliable Lolli Biondo Yields: The Experience with Locarno RZ

When it comes to continuous salad production, the reliability of your seed material is everything. Working with 'Locarno RZ' from Rijk Zwaan, you immediately recognize the Dutch breeding focus on consistency and performance. In the field, this Lolli Biondo type acts as a workhorse that doesn't demand excessive attention, provided your basic agrotechnical practices are solid.

Agronomic Features and Protection

The first thing you notice during the growth cycle is the high level of resistance to downy mildew. For growers, this translates directly into significant savings on fungicide applications and peace of mind during periods of high humidity. The plant holds its leaves well and is not prone to tipburn when irrigation is managed correctly, which is vital for maintaining a premium marketable appearance.

• Color: Vivid light green that remains stable even during extended transport.
• Habit: Compact rosette structure that simplifies harvesting and packaging processes.
• Adaptability: Excellent for open field cultivation, showing strong resilience to temperature fluctuations.

If you are looking for a variety that maintains its integrity after harvest and keeps its freshness on the supermarket shelf, 'Locarno RZ' is a logical choice. It is forgiving of minor management errors and consistently delivers a high yield of marketable produce per hectare.