asparagus Variety
Pacific Challenger
High-performing mid-season asparagus for cooler climates
F1 hybrid asparagus
Breeder: Aspara Pacific Ltd., New Zealand
Pacific Challenger is a high-performance mid-season asparagus hybrid for temperate/cool regions. It combines strong yields with excellent tip closure on an all‑green spear and offers tested tolerance to Phytophthora, helping extend field life in wetter or disease‑prone soils.
Pacific Challenger Key Features
Phytophthora tolerance
Pacific Challenger offers strong tolerance to Phytophthora, helping protect yields and extend field longevity in challenging conditions
Availability
Exclusive certified F1 seeds
High yield performance
It is a high-yielding hybrid that performs consistently, even in wetter soil environments
Premium spear quality
Produces all-green spears with excellent tip closure and strong market appeal for both fresh and export markets
Adapted to cooler climates
Thrives in temperate and cool growing regions, making it ideal for a wide range of production environments
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