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January 18, 2024

Introducing Radar Rootstock from Takii Seed - The All-round tomato rootstock suitable for long cultivation

Agility Agriculture are delighted to introduce a promising range of tomato rootstocks to the UK & Ireland market. Takii Seed have a range of rootstocks that are already well regarded by growers in Japan and other parts of Europe. Now, high-tech growers in the UK & Ireland can experience their exceptional performance.

Takii has been methodically and cautiously working for years to introduce its rootstocks in the European high-tech cultivation sector. Through a collaboration with a prestigious Dutch co-operative, tomato growers have been conducting successful trials with Takii's Radar rootstock for three years. Due to its exceptional performance, an expanded trial of Radar is being undertaken to gather additional data and acquaint more tomato growers with one of Takii's promising rootstocks.

Stable Growth, even as light levels drop

Radar exhibits extremely stable growth characteristics throughout its growth cycle. The variety has been bred with a focus to maintain stability, beginning steadily, ascending consistently to its peak in cultivation before descending steadily when the light intensity decreases. In the diminishing light of the autumn months, Radar maintains a more stable performance when compared to other commercially available rootstock varieties. Yield decreases only gradually, which is attributed to the resilience of the rootstock.

To find out more details about Radar or the wider array of rootstock varieties available, please get in touch.