Recommended products for July: radicchio, endive, and the great news: introduction to 10 brassica varieties
Summer represents a key moment for planning. With the month of July, Smarties.bio offers a targeted selection of varieties that combine quality, versatility, and innovation, with a particular focus on three main protagonists: radicchio, endive, and brassicas.
Radicchio: a range characterized by continuous harvesting
Radicchio confirms itself as one of the most representative and recognizable crops in the Smarties.bio portfolio. The different types in the range ensure continuous production and wide adaptability, meeting the needs of both growers and the market. The proposed varieties stand out for their uniformity, field performance, and head quality key elements for achieving consistent, high-level production. Discover our complete and professional range of chicory and radicchio, ideal for a production all year long.
Endive: freshness and reliability in the field
Endive, both frisée and escarole, continues to be a strategic choice for the summer period thanks to its ability to adapt to different growing conditions. The Smarties.bio range is characterized by balanced varieties capable of delivering a final product that is crunchy, clean, and suitable for multiple commercial uses.
Brassicas: the major new feature of the month
The real focus of July is the expansion of the brassica range, which alongside our “flagship varieties” Verza Moretta Sanzeno, Cavolo Nero Laciniato di Toscana Lapo, Broccolo Fiolaro di Creazzo Filius and the Broccoli di Bassano divided by earliness class (Bonorivo, Mezzano e Marzolino), is enriched with 10 new varieties to discover, grouped into six main categories to ensure maximum diversification and specialization.
Broccoli (2 varieties):
-Broccolo di Albenga Ingauno: traditional Ligurian variety, late cycle (over 100 days).
-Broccolo Lavagnino Doria: ancient vegetable from the Tigullio area, cabbage-like, very vigorous.
Cauliflowers (2 varieties):
-Peach F1: orange/pink cauliflower, compact and heavy with heads weighing around 1.1 Kg.
-Grape F1: purple cauliflower with fine texture and intense color.
“Spigarello” (2 varieties):
-Riccio Gennaro and Liscio Salvo: traditional Campanian leafy cabbages, productive in winter with continuous harvest of shoots.
Kale (2 varieties):
-Frizzy Red and Frizzy Green: highly cold-resistant, productive, stable color and excellent flavor after frost.
Cabbage (2 varieties):
-White Drop and Red Drop F1: mid-cycle (75–80 days to maturity), suitable for summer-autumn and also spring transplanting.
A more and more complete assortment. With these new releases, Smarties.bio strengthens its commitment to varietal innovation, offering an increasingly complete assortment aligned with the needs of the modern market. Smarties.bio continues investing in breeding research to provide concrete and innovative solutions.
Plan today to harvest value tomorrow
Every season brings specific opportunities. Choosing the right varieties at the right time means optimizing yield, quality, and economic results. For more information about our radicchio, endive and brassica range, the Smarties.bio team is available to support you in selecting the best solutions for your production needs.
July has begun, it’s time to sow strategy.🌱