798 17 Smržice u Prostějova
CZECH REPUBLIC
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+420 - 582 301 903
+420 - 582 301 911
+420 - 582 301 911
E-mail: profi@semo.cz
www.semo.cz
Parsley - root
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.)
We focus on breeding of root parsleys. Root parsley is indispensable part of Central European cuisine and has been grown in the Czech lands since times immemorial.
Our new varieties exceed the competing ones mainly due to their excellent health. Powdery Mildew, Rot and Rust tolerance are matter of course. Our customers can choose among NORMAL, PRECISION or PRIMED PRECISION seeds. The PRECISION seeds of root parsley are improved with SEMO Vital. It is the whole set of improving substances. It includes physical disinfection of seeds and the application of supporting substances that improve germination, support the development of the root system and the adaptation of plants to stress.
Our new varieties exceed the competing ones mainly due to their excellent health. Powdery Mildew, Rot and Rust tolerance are matter of course. Our customers can choose among NORMAL, PRECISION or PRIMED PRECISION seeds. The PRECISION seeds of root parsley are improved with SEMO Vital. It is the whole set of improving substances. It includes physical disinfection of seeds and the application of supporting substances that improve germination, support the development of the root system and the adaptation of plants to stress.
| Variety | Maturity | Days from sowing to harvest* (days) | Root | Tops | Recommended sowing rate (million seeds/ha) | General remarks | shape | length (cm) | storage | NORMAL precision seed | PRIMED precision seed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATIKA | early | 170 | B | 19 - 22 | long-term | medium | 1,0 - 1,2 | 0,8 - 1,0 | resistant to root Rot perfect for bunching very smooth roots |
| ORBIS | mid-early | 182 | B | 20 - 22 | long-term | high | 1,0 - 1,2 | 0,8 - 1,0 | high yielding grows well even in heavy soils |
| EFEZ | mid-late | 185 | A | 20 - 23 | long-term | high | 1,0 - 1,2 (0,8 - 0,9) processing | 0,8 - 1,0 | resistant to root Rot and Powdery Mildew grows well even in heavy soils the parsley with the healthiest and shiniest leaf |
| TROJA | mid-late | 185 | A | 20 - 21 | extremely long-term | medium | 1,0 - 1,2 | 0,8 - 1,0 | healthy variety including tolerance to Bacteriosis grows very well even in heavy soils |
| JADRAN | late | 193 | C | 20 - 22 | long-term | high | 1,1 - 1,3 | 0,9 - 1,1 | resistant to Powdery Mildew very good for sandy soils |
| OLOMOUCKA DLOUHA | late | 200 | C | 21 - 23 | long-term | medium | 1,1 - 1,3 | 0,9 - 1,1 | traditional variety very long roots |
* valid for Central Europe conditions
ATIKA
An early variety of root parsley with high resistance to Powdery Mildew. The fast growing conical roots are shiny, white and very smooth. The tops are medium tall. Excellent for bunching. ATIKA stores very well and is also suitable for processing, especially drying. ATIKA has shown very high tolerance to root Rot, even in wet years and in heavy soils.
ORBIS
A mid-early variety characterized by healthy plants and high yields. Dark green upright tops with medium long conical roots. ORBIS performs well in heavy soils. ORBIS is suitable for long-term storage and for all types of processing.
EFEZ
A mid-late high yielding variety that stores well and is tolerant (IR) to Powdery Mildew, Rust, Rot and also against Bacteriosis. The roots are smooth, wide and 20-23 cm long. Suitable for bunching and for long-term storage. In lower sowing density (till 0.8 million seed/hectare) EFEZ creates very large roots that are perfect for processing. Worldwide (known) parsley with the healthiest and most shiny leaves.
TROJA
TROJA produces good yields of smooth wide big roots with short but strong leaves. Mid-late maturity. TROJA is good for long-term storage. Plants are healthy and offer high tolerance (IR) to Powdery Mildew and Bacteriosis. We can also recommend it even for growing in heavy soil.
JADRAN
An late variety that stores well and is resistant to Powdery Mildew. The roots are long, wide and conical with smooth skin. Tops are tall and semi-upright. This variety is suitable for early fresh market as it grows very fast in spring. Also suitable for processing.
OLOMOUCKA DLOUHA
This late variety definitely belongs to the Czechoslovak heirloom. It still on from the most popular and most cultivated root parsley. OLOMOUCKA has a long, sharply pointed root. It is suitable especially for growing in lighter soils. Roots can be stored for a really long time.