Chicory varieties for the late season
The chicory varieties for use in the late season are shown below. These varieties need the longest growth period, preferably 160-170 days, and the chicory roots in the field are generally lifted at the end of the growing season. Chicory roots from these varieties are suitable for extremely long storage and, depending on the variety and the root properties, usually need at least four to six months cold storage to produce high-quality chicory heads.
Chicory Ulysse
Chicory Ulysse (OK-E34) is a new late season variety. Thes roots are very uniform and Ulysse is insensitive to sulfonylurea herbicides. The sulfonylurea resistance makes the weed control more reliable because full dosage can be used in this variety even in the rise and germination stages. Sulfonylurea herbicides have a good effect on problem weeds from the family of composites and the crucifers. The effect is very good against common weeds such as chamomile, ragwort, small ragwort, redshank, cleavers, shepherd’s purse and black nightshade. Ulysse requires more nitrogen during root cultivation than the earlier varieties..
Easy peeling
Chicory Ulysse is a variety for mid and late forcing period. Ulysse produces a nice closed head with a fairly short pit. The heads are easy to peel and the shelf life of the chicory after harvest is very good. Ulysse is easy to control during forcing.
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Key figures for Ulysse witloof chicory
| Forcing period | Mid season | Late season |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing period * | normal | normal-late |
| Quantity of seed/ha | 290-310.000 | 300-320.000 |
| Optimum number of plants/ha | 250-260.000 | 250-270.000 |
| Growing days | 160 | 160 |
| Cold storage period (roots) | 2-4 months | 4-8 months |
| Cold storage temperature (roots) | 0,0 / -1 °C. | -1 °C. |
The above figures should be interpreted as trends and depend on regional growing and operating conditions.
* The minimum 24-hour temperature for sowing is 12 °C. Avoid night frost.
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