Jildou

Engineering approach to Jildou breeding

The Jildou tulip is a classic example of a Triumph class hybrid, where the genetic balance is focused on producing a compact, resilient plant with high commercial petal value. Unlike tall varieties, the low-growing architecture of this tulip is driven by the need to minimize stem lodging under high winds and reduce the requirement for support structures in greenhouse environments.

Biological protection: resistance to pathogens

The breeding stack of this hybrid includes comprehensive protection against the most dangerous soil-borne and vascular pathogens, which is critical for professional cultivation:

• Verticillium and Fusarium wilt: Genetic resistance allows the crop to be grown in rotation with a lower risk of root system damage, radically reducing the need for fungicide treatments.
• Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV): A high tolerance threshold ensures color purity: the absence of necrotic spots and streaks on the bright red petals guarantees a premium market appearance.
• Cladosporiosis: The optimized cuticular leaf structure prevents pathogen penetration during high humidity, which is especially relevant for the spring flowering period.

Operational technical parameters

Classified as a mid-season flowering variety, Jildou demonstrates a predictable life cycle. The intense red pigment of the petals is resistant to photodegradation, allowing the flower to maintain its color saturation even under direct UV exposure. The plant's compactness, combined with high tissue density, makes this variety an ideal solution for container forcing and dense planting schemes in flower beds.