Maureen

Late-season performance: Why "Maureen" is a business asset

For commercial growers looking to extend their tulip supply chain, the "Maureen" variety is a strategic choice. As a late-flowering, single-type tulip, it effectively captures the tail end of the market when early and mid-season varieties are already sold out. Its pristine white, sturdy blooms are highly valued in floral design for their elegance and resilience during distribution.

Agronomic resilience and protection

The variety features tall, robust stems, making it ideal for mechanized harvesting and reducing labor overheads in both greenhouse and open-field settings. Crucially, "Maureen" offers robust phytosanitary resistance. In intensive cultivation where soil-borne pathogens can significantly reduce yields, this variety maintains high survival rates due to its natural tolerance to:

• Fusarium (basal rot);
• Complex root rots;
• Powdery mildew.

This resistance reduces the need for heavy fungicide programs and ensures uniform crop density. The consistency in plant height and bud development further streamlines the post-harvest sorting process, minimizing waste and enhancing profitability.

Practical application in the field

Growers utilize "Maureen" primarily to secure reliable late-season harvests. It is particularly effective in regions where a prolonged spring allows the plant to reach its full height potential while maintaining pure petal color without premature senescence. Whether for industrial forcing or field production, "Maureen" is a low-risk option for operations aiming to minimize losses from root infections and maintain high market standards throughout the entire season.