August Bestsellers
August is a strategic month for planning leafy crop production. As summer gradually comes to an end, it is essential to choose varieties capable of coping with shorter days, the first drops in temperature, and the typical conditions of autumn and winter production.
For this reason, among the products recommended for August, Smarties.bio highlights its wild rocket range, with particular focus on the varieties best suited to autumn and winter growing cycles. Choosing the right varieties means planning reliable, high-quality harvests that meet the demands of the fresh market from late summer through early autumn.
WHAT TO SOW IN AUGUST
August is the month when crop management becomes especially important. High temperatures, shortening days, and the first drops in temperature require reliable varieties capable of ensuring excellent germination, uniformity, and quality even under challenging conditions. This selection brings together the varieties most requested by professional growers during this period: our Match, Strike, and Goal F1 wild rocket varieties, also available as multi-seed pellets, together with Corn Salad XS114 and Albascura lettuce. Our wild rocket varieties are ideal for direct sowing and harvesting at the baby leaf stage, while the multi-seed pellet format provides greater sowing precision and optimal bunch harvest management.
WILD ROCKET: THREE VARIETIES FOR WINTER PRODUCTION / ALL SEASON
August is one of the most important months for wild rocket production. Growers need varieties that can withstand summer conditions while delivering consistent quality throughout the entire growing cycle. Match is the all-season variety in our range. Resistant to Fusarium and tolerant to Bremia, it offers outstanding production versatility and performs well in both summer sowings and subsequent seasonal cropping cycles. It is the ideal choice for growers seeking continuity and consistent performance. Strike has been developed for growers looking for high productivity combined with excellent leaf quality. Its uniform growth and reliable field performance make it ideal for professional baby leaf and cut-leaf production. Goal F1 completes the range with a variety selected to meet the demands of the fresh market, combining rapid growth, excellent product quality, and adaptability to intensive production systems. All three varieties are also available as multi-seed pellets, an innovative solution that enables more precise sowing, improved plant density management, and more uniform harvesting.
CORN SALAD: HIGH-QUALITY WINTER PRODUCTION
Corn Salad XS114 is the ideal choice for growers planning reliable autumn and winter production. Thanks to its excellent germination uniformity and the high quality of both its leaves and cotyledons, it represents a professional solution for the lamb's lettuce market.
LETTUCE: QUALITY AND ADAPTABILITY FOR AUGUST SOWINGS
Albascura, a green Batavia lettuce, is a variety developed to deliver high-quality production throughout the autumn season. It stands out for its well-structured head, crisp leaves, and excellent adaptability to the conditions typically associated with August sowings. An ideal choice for growers looking for a reliable, uniform lettuce that meets the requirements of the fresh market.