Join us in Lincolnshire, UK, on October 7 and 8, 2026, for the Enza Zaden Brassica Open Days.
This two-day event brings together growers, distributors, processors, agronomists and industry professionals to discover the latest developments in brassica and open field crops.
Explore our field demonstrations, connect with crop specialists, and experience how plant breeding innovation is helping growers build more resilient and productive cropping systems.
• Resistance Makes the Difference
• Nasonovia Nr:0,1 High Resistance
• Bremia Resistance
• Resistance for Cauliflower: Club Root
• Virus Resistance in Squash
• Showcase of our Current Portfolio
• Future Developments
📅 7 October 2026 | 09:00 – 17:00
📅 8 October 2026 | 09:00 – 17:00
📍 Waterbelly Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 2LD, United Kingdom
Growing conditions continue to become more challenging. Disease pressure, pest pressure, and changing market demands require varieties that perform consistently under real-world conditions.
At Enza Zaden, resistance breeding is a key pillar in the development of future-ready varieties. During the Brassica Open Days, visitors will discover how modern resistance packages help improve crop reliability, support sustainable production, and contribute to stronger harvest security.
Our specialists will share the latest developments in resistance breeding and demonstrate how these innovations translate into practical value in the field. From leafy vegetables to brassicas and onions, resistance continues to make the difference.
One of the highlights of the event is our latest progress in Nasonovia resistance.
Nasonovia ribisnigri remains one of the most significant challenges in lettuce production. Enza Zaden now offers innovative iceberg lettuce varieties combining High Resistance to Nasonovia Nr:0 and Nr:1 with Full Bremia resistance (Bl:29-41).
Our newest resistant varieties help:
• Reduce aphid pressure
• Support crop quality and yield
• Improve harvest reliability
• Complement integrated crop protection strategies
• Deliver confidence throughout the production cycle
Visitors will have the opportunity to see the newest resistant iceberg varieties in the field and discuss their performance directly with our experts.
