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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 gradually comes to an end, it is essential to choose varieties capable of adapting to shorter daylight hours, the first drops in temperature, and the growing conditions typical of autumn and winter production. For this reason, among the products recommended for August, Smarties.bio is highlighting its rocket range, with particular focus on the varieties best suited for autumn and winter cropping cycles. It is also the last opportunity to take advantage of summer sowings before switching entirely to...

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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, this is the final opportunity to sow and ensure high-quality harvests during the colder months. Late varieties require long growing cycles and need sufficient vegetative development before low temperatures arrive. Delaying sowing beyond this period may compromise head formation and reduce the crop's productive potential. For this reason, the final days of July represent a strategic sowing window that should not be missed. Why Choose a Cicoria Tardiva Variety?Cicoria Tardiva varieties are highly valued for their...

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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 demands of an increasingly competitive market. This vision gave rise to the Smarties.bio lettuce range, a collection designed to professional growers and passionate with a comprehensive assortment covering the main lettuce types for both the fresh market and specialized production. Today, the range is further enriched with the introduction of two new varieties that celebrate Italy's horticultural heritage: Myrtha Lattuga Rossa di Trento and Maddalena Lattuga Gorizioana Estiva. A Complete Range for Every Production NeedThe Smarties.bio lettuce collection has been...

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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 depends on the nursery phase: the first 30 days in the nursery are as important as the following 120 days in the field. Proper management during the early stages of growth allows growers to produce uniform, vigorous seedlings that are ready for transplanting under the best possible conditions. At Smarties.bio, we believe that crop quality begins with germination. For this reason, successful nursery sowing requires careful attention to every detail, from selecting the right...

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LiveSeeding: Brussels hosts the grand final event for the future of organic seed in Europe

LiveSeeding: Brussels hosts the grand final event for the future of organic seed in Europe

Smarties.bio takes part in the final exhibition of the European LiveSeeding project, bringing together research, biodiversity and new seed polici...
October Recommendations

October Recommendations

Recommended products for October: the best Smarties.bio varieties for autumn-winter production October is one of the most important months for crop...
Smarties.bio Autumn/Winter Open Day: discover the new varieties and projects for the upcoming season

Smarties.bio Autumn/Winter Open Day: discover the new varieties and projects for the upcoming season

After the great interest received during the spring and summer Open Days, Smarties.bio is once again opening the doors of its experimental fields w...
Smarties.bio at Scandicci: the 72 Ore di Biodiversità and the LLD Forum 2026

Smarties.bio at Scandicci: the 72 Ore di Biodiversità and the LLD Forum 2026

There are events that, edition after edition, become a fixture in Smarties.bio's calendar. One of these is Scandicci, where from 21 to 24 May 2026 ...
Smarties.bio at the University of Bari: a seminar on biodiversity, genetics and quality seeds

Smarties.bio at the University of Bari: a seminar on biodiversity, genetics and quality seeds

Sharing its journey with the research community has always been one of the values upon which Smarties.bio builds its identity. It is precisely with...
September Recommendations

September Recommendations

The recommended products for September: focus on the Wild Rocket, Onion and Corn Salad ranges September marks the beginning of a new phase for prof...
Smarties.bio Books

Smarties.bio Books

Smarties.bio Books: books for those who love seeds, land and food There is a way of cultivating that goes beyond the vegetable garden and the field...
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...
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