asparagus Variety
Guelph Equinox
High-yielding, uniform asparagus delivering premium fresh-market performance
F1 hybrid asparagus
Breeder: University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Guelph Equinox is a high-yielding, uniform green asparagus hybrid bred in Ontario, designed to deliver high levels of Class 1 spears with tight tips and firm heads. Strong uniformity supports faster harvest, sorting and packing, targeting premium fresh-market programmes.
Guelph Equinox Key Features
Harvest Timing
Early/mid-season cultivar in temperate conditions.
Availability
Exclusive certified F1 seeds
Climate Adaption
Performs best in temperate and cool regions and is well suited to premium fresh asparagus markets
Spear Quality
Produces medium-sized spears with unrivalled uniformity, very tight tips, and high Class 1 pack-out
High Yield
Guelph Equinox is a very high-yielding variety that delivers strong production early in the life of the crop
“We first planted the Guelph Equinox variety in 2018 after seeing some of its first commercial trial results. It has grown extremely well in its establishment years and this season, we covered it with polythene to further promote its earliness. I have to say that its performance has been pretty amazing. The spears were extremely early to emerge, and they have a fantastic flavour. The variety is performing superbly under plastic. After seeing the harvest this season, we will be increasing our production area of Guelph Equinox in 2020.”
Caroline Hulland – Westgrowers
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