Pacific Endeavour

Larger diameter spears for temperate growing regions

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PACIFIC ENDEAVOUR BENEFITS
High yielding asparagus cultivar

Best suited for production in temperate growing regions

Spears are medium to large in diameter and have excellent tip closure

Variety Specification -

Pacific Endeavour is an early to mid-season hybrid that is at its best in

temperate and cool environments. The spears of the variety are all green
with a slight purple blush at the base. Its spear quality and tip closure and
very good, making Pacific Endeavour adaptable to all asparagus markets.
Seeds of Pacific Endeavour are free of the major viruses that can affect
asparagus crops. Due to its medium-thick spear diameter, recommended
planting densities are 35-40.000 plants per hectare, using a depth of 10-
15cm

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 Climate PACIFIC ENDEAVOUR OVERVIEW
Bred in the temperate
climate of New Zealand Quality Hybrid
by Aspara Pacific Ltd.
Pacific Endeavour produces Clonal Hybrid Seeds
Thrives in temperate Yield
a green spear with a slight are produced in a
and cool growing
purple blush at the base. protected Pacific Endeavour is a
environments
Spears are medium to large environment high yielding hybrid In
in diameter. Freedom from temperate regions it
Asparagus Virus 2 means produces a high
Pacific Endeavour is less proportion of its spears in
susceptible to Fusarium early to mid season
Foliage
Agronomy
Strong stem
with foliage For maximum yields
growth from this hybrid a
planting density of 35-
Seasonality
40,000 plants/ha is
recommended
Pacific Endeavour is
an early to mid-
season variety

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PACIFIC ENDEAVOUR OVERVIEW

Market

Suitable for all market types, including fresh and processing

The fresh market is its most common use but it can also be used for processing

Offer

Exclusive certified F1 seeds

Crowns are offered by a range of nurseries and should be ordered a year in advance

Technical advice to make the most of the hybrid

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If you are interested in Pacific Endeavour asparagus plants,
please make contact with us for more information.

Pacific Endeavour asparagus seeds can be purchased from

Global Plant Genetics

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CONTACT US

Jamie Petchell
+44 (0) 1485 210091
jamie@globalplantgenetics.com
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For asparagus plants,

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www.asparagusseeds.com

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