Matisse F1 leek from Rijk Zwaan is a mid-late hybrid intended for summer-autumn cultivation and fresh market sales. The vegetation period is approximately 130 days, ensuring full root development and high-quality harvest formation. Plants exhibit strong and vigorous growth in early stages, indicating high vitality and hybrid potential.
The hybrid forms sturdy, upright plants with long cylindrical white stems up to 25-30 cm in length and 3-4 cm in diameter, which is the most valuable part for consumption. Dark green leaves with a distinct waxy coating are densely packed, facilitating cleaning and giving the product an attractive appearance. High fruit uniformity contributes to consistent harvest quality and simplifies sorting and marketing.
Matisse F1 shows high resistance to thrips damage, reducing the need for insecticides and supporting more eco-friendly cultivation. The hybrid adapts well to various climatic conditions, exhibits resistance to bolting and tolerates autumn frosts. It is suitable for both manual and mechanized harvesting and is ideal for fresh consumption, culinary use, and processing due to its mild flavor without excessive spiciness.
