when the going gets tough, ps 16351609 gets going
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fter being planted under net in the middle of winter (June 2020) PS 16351609 remained in production until the end of November 2020. Even though the plants had to be pulled out prematurely due to the time constraints, PS 16351609 still delivered a higher yield when compared to its opposition varieties which were planted as much as two months earlier. According to farmer Meyer Horn, they calculated an average of ±70 ton/ ha. Over and above the excellent yield potential, phenomenal fruit quality and uniformity, farmer Meyer and his father Mr Dirk Horn, were very impressed by the plant’s persistent growth and production abilities even in the harsh winter conditions. "As farming goes, this season offered a whole lot of challenges. What stood out for me was the ability with which PS 16351609 could handle the adverse winter conditions", Mr Horn commented. According to local sources the winter of 2020 was the coldest for the Lowveld in the last 30 odd years. With extensive frost damage and a complete stunting of growth on just about all crops due to the cold, PS 16351609 kept on growing and producing excellent yields. As any experienced grower would tell you, it all starts with the roots. PS 16351609 has a very strong root system and boasts intermediate resistance to Phytophthora
