EXXOTIKA

French breeding for your table

When selecting seeds for the sweet corn segment, the RAGT "Ekkzotika" hybrid stands out for its consistency. As an operator who has worked with this hybrid on small and medium-sized fields, I can confirm: it is a classic example of how European breeding meets the demands of the fresh produce market.

Working with "Ekkzotika"

The first thing you notice is the speed at which it reaches commercial maturity. The hybrid's earliness allows you to enter the market among the first, which is critical for pricing strategy. In the field, the plant behaves predictably: the uniformity of the crops is excellent, which simplifies harvest logistics. The dent-type grain works to your advantage here—the ear turns out full and well-filled, which is crucial for marketability.

Use and Culinary Application

This hybrid is maximally versatile for both processors and farmers. We have tested it in three main directions:

• Fresh market: Excellent shelf life; the ears do not harden on the stalk even if the weather delays harvesting by a couple of days.
• Boiled corn: The taste is balanced, and the kernels are not tough, a quality highly valued by consumers.
• Freezing: The kernels retain their shape upon defrosting without turning into "mush," making it suitable for industrial processing.

Managing RAGT crops does not require specific skills—standard agronomic practices for this segment are sufficient. The hybrid is highly responsive to irrigation, which is natural for a crop of this type. I recommend it to anyone looking for a balance between early harvest dates and high grain quality.