Born resilient: spinach genetics that weather the season

2 January 2026 News

Born resilient: spinach genetics that weather the season

Spinach

More protection
More resilience

Resistance against Stemphylium Vesicarium and PEAs growing seasons become increasingly unpredictable, spinach growers face mounting pressure from humidity, rainfall, and persistent disease threats. Among the most challenging is Stemphylium vesicarium, a disease known for causing leaf spots, reducing marketable yield, and compromising quality at harvest.

Spinach portfolio

Our spinach portfolio is defined by a single commitment: reliability. Developed with genetic resistance to Stemphylium vesicarium and PE, our spinach varieties offer built-in resilience, combining robust field performance, stable yields, and consistent product quality. By building resistance directly into genetics, our spinach can better handle high disease pressure, including environments with prolonged humidity and frequent rain.

Genetic resistance

For growers, the benefits are visible. Genetic resistance helps reduce crop losses by limiting disease development before it can impact yield or appearance. Leaves stay cleaner and healthier, supporting consistent quality from early growth through harvest. This stability is critical for meeting market standards and maintaining confidence in supply, especially when weather shifts unexpectedly during the season.

Stemphylium vesicarium

Resistance to Stemphylium vesicarium is not just about protection – it is about performance. Fields planted with resistant spinach experience more uniform growth and fewer disruptions, enabling smoother harvest planning and execution. With stronger plants in the field, growers can focus on optimizing production rather than reacting to disease outbreaks. As disease challenges continue to evolve, so does our breeding. Our spinach, with built-in resistance to Stemphylium vesicarium and downy mildew, is ready to thrive all season long. Born resilient, our spinach offers more protection, more stability, and more assurance for growers who demand performance they can rely on – no matter what the season brings.

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