Chicosem





Chicory Symphonie

Symphonie, the first late chicory witloof hybrid from Hoquet Graines, is suitable for summer forcing. Symphonie was introduced in 2008. In contrast to our earlier chicory hybrids, Symphonie requires soil which is richer in nitrogen. During the root-cultivation phase the plants develop strong, healthy foliage, with a high root yield.

Ideal for summer until end of season

The optimum forcing period begins after 1 May, and probably continues until October/November. Symphonie's characteristics include easy harvesting of the chicons, high yields, and an excellent shelf life. Symphonie has a white pith.

Key figures for Symphonie chicory *

March/April May-October
Sowing period 10-25 May 20 mei - 1 juni
Quantity of seed/ha ** 280-320,000 300-320,000
Optimum number of plants/ha** ca 250,000 ca 260,000
Lifting after 25 October after 10 November
Storage of the roots 0.0 °C. -1 °C.

(*) -Key figures on the basis of forcing period: harvesting months for the chicons
     -Cultivation of the roots is based on dutch climate conditions

(**) 1 ha = 2,47 ac


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