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Smarties.bio receives the America Agricoltura Award

Smarties.bio receives the America Agricoltura Award

An Award that speaks of future, roots, and international vision An award that speaks of future, roots, and international vision We are deeply honored to share an achievement that represents far more than an award: Smarties.bio has received the America Agricoltura Award, a prestigious recognition promoted by the Italy USA Foundation.An international award that celebrates the professionalism, passion, and entrepreneurial mission of the young talents who are the beating heart of our company.   An award of Italian agricultural excellenceThe America Agricoltura Award was created to recognize each year 300 entrepreneurs leading the best Italian agricultural companies — businesses that...

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Smarties.bio and the collaboration with Austria

Smarties.bio and the collaboration with Austria

A bond that grows over time Over the years, Smarties.bio has built a strong and inspiring relationship with the Austrian market, based on shared values such as sustainability, varietal research, production quality, and the promotion of organic culture. This bond has been strengthened through numerous meetings, company visits, and international events, enabling a continuous exchange of knowledge, experience, and innovation. From the very beginning of the collaboration, there have been many opportunities to meet both in Italy and Austria. Austrian partners have visited the company several times, taking part in field days, varietal trials, and technical discussions. Likewise, Smarties.bio has...

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Discover the Smarties.bio YouTube Channel

Discover the Smarties.bio YouTube Channel

In the world of professional horticulture and high-quality seeds, information makes the difference. That’s why at Smarties.bio we have decided to create a space dedicated not only to our products, but also to knowledge, experience, and direct dialogue with those who work in the sector every day. Visit our official YouTube channel: a reference point designed for hobby gardener, technicians, dealers, and professional growers looking for reliable, up-to-date, and valuable content. What will you find on our channel? We have created a project rich in exclusive content, including: Interviews with industry experts, agronomists, and supply chain professionals Podcasts dedicated to...

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March Recommendations

March Recommendations

March marks the beginning of a new production phase:   Days are getting longer, temperatures are milder, and opportunities in the field are increasing. It is the right time to carefully plan upcoming sowings, focusing on reliable, high-performing varieties suited to the season.At Smarties.bio, we have selected our recommended products for the month of March, with a special focus on rocket, lettuce, and one last seasonal opportunity not to be missed. Wild Rocket Range: Match in the spotlightWithin our rocket range, the reference product for this period is Wild Rocket Match. Our “all-season” wild rocket, resistant to Fusarium and highly...

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How to Grow Radicchio: A Complete Guide to have High-Quality Harvests

How to Grow Radicchio: A Complete Guide to have High-Quality Harvests

Radicchio is one of the most iconic crops in Italian horticulture, appreciated for its intense flavor, crisp texture, and outstanding versatility i...
August Recommendations

August Recommendations

Recommended Products for August: Focus on the Smarties.bio Rocket Range August is a strategic month for planning leafy crop production. As summer g...
Late July: The Last Opportunity to Sow Cicoria and Radicchio Tardivo Varieties

Late July: The Last Opportunity to Sow Cicoria and Radicchio Tardivo Varieties

As July comes to an end, growers enter a crucial stage in planning autumn and winter production. For many Cicoria e Radicchio Tardivo varieties, th...
The Smarties.bio Lettuce Range Expands: Discover Myrtha and Maddalena, the New Additions to the Collection

The Smarties.bio Lettuce Range Expands: Discover Myrtha and Maddalena, the New Additions to the Collection

In professional horticulture, varietal selection is one of the key factors in achieving high-quality, consistent production capable of meeting the ...
Nursery Sowing Guide: The Basics for Growing Healthy and Vigorous Seedlings

Nursery Sowing Guide: The Basics for Growing Healthy and Vigorous Seedlings

Nursery sowing is a strategic stage in the success of any vegetable crop, just as important as field cultivation. In fact, 50% of a crop's success ...
The Smarties.bio Radicchio range: innovation and biodiversity

The Smarties.bio Radicchio range: innovation and biodiversity

When it comes to radicchio and chicories, Italian tradition meets a unique genetic heritage. Over the years, Smarties.bio has bred a comprehensive ...
July Recommendations

July Recommendations

Recommended products for July: radicchio, endive, and the great news: introduction to 10 brassica varieties Summer represents a key moment for plan...
Smarties.bio: Innovation and Agricultural Tradition

Smarties.bio: Innovation and Agricultural Tradition

In the landscape of modern agriculture, breeding represents one of the most important tools for increasing production quality, enhancing plant res...
Forcing and Whitening of Chicory

Forcing and Whitening of Chicory

Forcing and whitening are traditional agronomic techniques used to improve the quality, taste, and texture of certain chicory varieties. This proce...
The new Smarties.bio radicchios: genetic innovation and sustainable vision

The new Smarties.bio radicchios: genetic innovation and sustainable vision

The Smarties.bio radicchio range expands with four new varieties that represent the tangible result of genetic improvement and the company’s ongoin...
June Recommendations

June Recommendations

Recommended products for June: focus on the Smarties.bio chicory and radicchio range  June is a strategic month for planning autumn and winter crop...
Smarties.bio Spring Open Days: three events to discover our “Grow Different”

Smarties.bio Spring Open Days: three events to discover our “Grow Different”

Spring 2026 represented a special moment of sharing and exchange for Smarties.bio. With three Open Days organized at our headquarters and showcase ...
Smarties.bio Workshop at LA RAPA BENDATA

Smarties.bio Workshop at LA RAPA BENDATA

On March 9, 2026, LA RAPA BENDATA hosted an outstanding event: a workshop focused on brassicas, radicchio, and forcing techniques. It was a moment ...
ALBASCURA: the new lettuce by Smarties.bio combining quality and innovation

ALBASCURA: the new lettuce by Smarties.bio combining quality and innovation

In the professional vegetable seed world, Smarties.bio continues to stand out for its genetic research, sustainability, and attention to farmers’ n...
May Recommendations

May Recommendations

May Recommendations: baby lettuce, rocket, and corn salad for high-quality production May represents a strategic period for spring–summer sowing, w...
Smarties.bio at the Festa del Mais Marano: agricultural tradition and innovation for the future

Smarties.bio at the Festa del Mais Marano: agricultural tradition and innovation for the future

Every autumn, the small municipality of Marano Vicentino celebrates one of the most representative agricultural excellences of the area: Mais Mara...
New Buon Ricordo Guide 2026

New Buon Ricordo Guide 2026

The new Buon Ricordo Guide 2026 was presented in Milan, marking its 62nd edition. During the Milan preview event, the entry of five new restaurant...
Winter Marketgarden Workshop at Azienda Agricola Foradori

Winter Marketgarden Workshop at Azienda Agricola Foradori

An unmissable initiative with Jean-Martin FortierOn January 18, 2026, Azienda Agricola Foradori hosted an extraordinary event dedicated to winter m...
Our Experience at the Radicchio Festival 2025

Our Experience at the Radicchio Festival 2025

Last year, as has now become a tradition, Smarties.bio had the pleasure of participating in the fifth edition of the Sagra del Radicchio 2025 in Po...
April Recommendations

April Recommendations

April is the time to build the foundations of spring and summer production Each month requires targeted technical decisions. April is the period wh...
Smarties.bio receives the America Agricoltura Award

Smarties.bio receives the America Agricoltura Award

An Award that speaks of future, roots, and international vision An award that speaks of future, roots, and international vision We are deeply honor...
Smarties.bio and the collaboration with Austria

Smarties.bio and the collaboration with Austria

A bond that grows over time Over the years, Smarties.bio has built a strong and inspiring relationship with the Austrian market, based on shared va...
Discover the Smarties.bio YouTube Channel

Discover the Smarties.bio YouTube Channel

In the world of professional horticulture and high-quality seeds, information makes the difference. That’s why at Smarties.bio we have decided to c...
March Recommendations

March Recommendations

March marks the beginning of a new production phase:   Days are getting longer, temperatures are milder, and opportunities in the field are increa...
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