Aug 2026
Variety
Oriental Magic F1, the pink tomato built for export
It combines TYLCV resistance, excellent fruit set, premium quality, and firmness for export markets.
As a zucchini grower, securing strong yields at the start of the season is only part of the challenge. You also need to manage disease pressure, labour costs, and increasingly demanding market requirements for fruit quality and shelf life.
Kai F1 was developed to help you maximise profitability in the early segment by combining productivity, crop security, and marketable fruit quality.
Key benefits for you
Stronger performance in the early production window
Kai F1 has established itself in Almería’s early segment, where performance and reliability are essential.
The variety combines earliness with high productivity to help growers make the most of this strategic market period.
What it means for you:
Higher yield potential
Good production remains one of the key criteria for zucchini growers. Kai F1 has demonstrated a yield advantage of 15 to 20% compared with competing varieties in its segment.
What it means for you:
Protection against New Delhi virus
New Delhi virus has become a major concern for zucchini production. Kai F1 offers resistance that helps protect the crop and improve production security.
What it means for you:
An open plant that’s easier to manage
Kai F1 combines an open plant structure with a plant habit that is easy to handle. This simplifies daily crop management and makes harvesting more efficient.
What it means for you:
Uniform fruits that meet market expectations
Exporters and buyers look for glossy, well-presented zucchini with consistent size and appearance. Kai F1 delivers uniform fruits with the characteristics expected by the market.
What it means for you:
Key benefits for your buyers
Shelf life that supports the supply chain
A good shelf life is essential for both export and retail markets. Kai F1 helps maintain fruit quality after harvest, supporting distribution and product presentation.
What it means for you:
Consistent presentation for retail and export
Glossy fruits with uniform size and appearance help buyers meet market expectations and improve pack-out efficiency.
What it means for you:
Get more information
If you would like to discuss Kai F1 or see how it performs under your production conditions, our technical and sales teams are ready to support you.
It combines TYLCV resistance, excellent fruit set, premium quality, and firmness for export markets.
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