Syros

Syros is the latest commercial variety for the dark green sector. It is characteristically a small-sized plant with a good balance between vegetative and reproductive parts. It may require staking and training during the early growing phases, especially in poor soil. The open and erect habit is due to the short internodes and makes the fruits very easy to pick.

Thanks to its excellent genetic resistance, it is a very healthy plant with a long harvesting period. It is an early marketable fruits and very high yield levels. Fruits are elegant, evenly shaped and a shiny dark green in colour.

Advantages

  • Mid season production
  • Smaller leaves enable an easier harvest
  • High Class 1 yield with excellent shelf life
  • Suitable for organic production

 

Growing Guidelines

Spring, summer and autumn cycle in open fields

Syros

Chris Lees
Function: Crop Specialist
E-mail: christopher.lees@syngenta.com
Telephone: +44 (0)7711 404203
Crops: Lettuce,Spinach,Courgette
Region: Midlands, Wales, Shropshire, South Coast, Channel Islands

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