Sep 2026
Variety
Kai F1, the early zucchini built for profitability
Kai F1 combines earliness, high yield, New Delhi virus resistance, and uniform fruit quality to help zucchini growers maximise profitability.
As an onion grower supplying export markets, you need more than yield alone. Buyers expect uniform bulbs, attractive skin quality, good firmness, and the ability to maintain quality during storage and transport. At the same time, reducing losses throughout the supply chain has become essential to profitability.
Leia F1 is a Spanish type onion developed to help you produce high-quality bulbs that store well, travel well, and meet the demands of export markets.
Key benefits for you
High yield potential for greater profitability
Leia F1 combines strong agronomic performance with a high percentage of marketable bulbs.
Multi-season trials have confirmed its ability to deliver productive crops under local growing conditions.
What it means for you:
Excellent storage performance
Storage losses can significantly impact returns long after harvest.
Leia F1 was selected for its outstanding storage ability, outperforming key benchmark varieties during evaluations.
What it means for you:
Bulb quality adapted to export requirements
Export markets demand uniform onions with attractive appearance and good shelf life.
Leia F1 produces brown bulbs with excellent skin quality, a thin neck, good firmness, and a uniform shape and size.
What it means for you:
A healthy plant that performs under pressure
Leia F1 maintains a healthy plant structure, even under challenging field and weather conditions. Its strong root system contributes to improved tolerance to field diseases and supports stable crop performance.
What it means for you:
Designed for easier crop management
With its erect habit, good ventilation, and light green foliage, Leia F1 helps create a healthier crop environment.
These characteristics contribute to improved performance against fungal diseases and may be less attractive to thrips.
What it means for you:
Key benefits for your buyers
Quality that lasts throughout the supply chain
Excellent skin quality, firmness, and storage potential help Leia F1 maintain its appearance for longer periods after harvest.
What it means for your buyers:
Get more information
If you would like to review trial results or discuss how Leia F1 could fit into your onion production programme, our technical and sales teams are ready to support you.
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