Description: Chicosem is the supplier of the Hoquet witloof chicory seeds programm. Witloof chicory is also known as Belgian endive or Brussels endive.
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Variety development is vital if the chicory sector is to continue to meet changing and increasingly differentiated demand. Growers want reliable and high-yield witloof chicory varieties and seed. This means searching for (red) chicory varieties with good disease resistance, easy workability, and a long storage life. Increasing differentiation in head forms and head types is also required, depending on the target market. The range of Chicosem witloof chicory varieties and seeds is, therefore, diverse – there
Chicosem is launching the Hoquet witloof chicory seed programme to meet these requirements and to offer various options per market segment. Vintor has been a reliable late season standard for decades, and the increased burden of disease in recent years has ensured that this highly dependable variety is now stronger on the market than ever. The First Lady variety has high production potential without deformity and Fakir is the standard in the top-quality segment. For early forcing, The latest addition is th