BELLAMI

A Reliable Choice for Late-Season Cauliflower

When producing late-season cauliflower, the primary goal is balancing head weight with stress resistance. The "Bellamy" hybrid from Rijk Zwaan is a professional tool designed for producers targeting both the fresh market and the processing industry. With a maturation period of 110–120 days, it allows for organized scheduling of labor and machinery during the busy harvest season.

Field Performance

Field data suggests an optimal plant density of 30,000 to 35,000 plants per hectare. Maintaining this spacing ensures the plant develops a robust leaf canopy, which acts as a natural shield for the curd against intense sunlight and early autumn temperature fluctuations. The heads exhibit a uniform round shape, which is a major advantage for automated harvesting and uniform box packing, minimizing damage and maintaining high marketability.

Processing and Versatility

What sets "Bellamy" apart is its flexibility in post-harvest use. If the fresh market demand fluctuates, the crop remains highly viable for processing, specifically deep freezing. The density of the curd ensures structural integrity after thawing, preventing quality loss that often plagues lower-grade hybrids. For a farm manager, this reliability significantly reduces the risk of rejection and optimizes profitability across different supply channels. Rijk Zwaan has delivered a consistent, high-performing hybrid that thrives under professional field management.

• Maturation: 110–120 days for predictable harvest planning.
• Head Shape: Consistent, round, and highly dense.
• Versatility: Excellent for both fresh consumption and deep-freeze processing.
• Optimal Density: 30–35k plants/ha for maximum crop potential.