Chicory Fakir
The new hybrid Fakir (OK-7F) is proving a real asset in the elite segment. It has beautifully tapering foliage with long, continuous outer leaves. Ideal for Super and Flandria-Q. But besides delivering top quality, Fakir is very productive. Only limited quantities of commercial seed are available for this new hybrid.
Seed will be widely available for the international market.
Key figures for Fakir chicory * |
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| January-February | March/April/May | |
| Sowing period | May | 20 May - 10 June |
| Quantity of seed/ha** | approx. 280.000 | 280-300,000 |
| Optimum number of plants/ha** | approx. 240,000 | 240-260,000 |
| Lifting | after 15 October | ca 1 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
