Hazera's Long Cucumber breeding program, initiated around ten years ago, is still relatively new. This makes it even more impressive that at such an early stage of the program, the team was able to breed ZiMMan, a variety that responds well to new environmental stress factors like climate change, water salinization, and new plant viruses.
In the ever-evolving field of agriculture, with increased environmental challenges, Hazera needs to produce versatile varieties. ZiMMan is the first variety developed with this in mind.
ZiMMan was launched in Spain, a key market for Long Cucumbers. But its adaptability to thrive under hot conditions, high yield, and comprehensive set of resistances (CYSDV, CVYV, CGMMV, Px) make ZiMMan a resilient and reliable choice for growers worldwide.
"The team started to develop ZiMMan around four years ago and within its first commercial year, ZiMMan achieved a 10% market share of the Spanish market in seed quantity. I'm impressed and proud of the team that they were able to achieve this level of success in such a short time with our cucumber breeding." – Federico Puyo, Product Manager for Long Cucumber.
Below thekey characteristics that ensure its adaptability to diverse growing conditions and environmental stresses:
Strong Root System: Ensures the plant's resilience and ability to withstand stress.
Dark Fruit Colour: Indicates a healthy and visually appealing crop.
Plant Structure: Promotes optimal growth and productivity.
For more information:
Hazera Seeds
Tel: +972 8850 8815
Fax: +972 8850 2442
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www.hazera.co.il