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 Vintor
Vintor has been the standard witloof chicory variety for late forcing all over the world for years. Vintor requires more nitrogen-rich soils than most other hybrids. Arable farmers have great confidence in this Belgian endive variety due to its good emergence properties and its high uniformity of the roots. The variety is very reliable and not susceptible to disease. And the root production is also very good!
Reliability until the end of the season
Vintor can be forced from March/April, depending on the ripeness of the roots. From the first forcing rounds, Vintor produces a well-formed, smooth and well-finished pointed head. Characteristic of Vintor is the easy peeling with little leaf waste. As a result, the production per forcing tray is always better than expected and a high return can therefore be achieved. The high reliability and ease of peeling is a reason for many to choose this variety.
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Key figures for Vintor witloof chicory
| Forcing period | end of mid season | late |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing period * | normal | normal |
| Quantity of seed/ha | 280-310.000 | 300-330.000 |
| Optimum number of plants/ha | 250-260.000 | 250-270.000 |
| Growing days | 160-170 | 160-170 |
| Cold storage period (roots) | 4-6 months | 6-12 months |
| Cold storage temperature (roots) | -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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