Schweizer Riesen
Variety
Approved Data
created by steffen f. at 02.02.2020
Sowing
Harvest
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Medium-early, vigorous-growing (up to 2 m high) variety. Purple flowers. Large, light green, tender pods. Harvest from mid-June to early August. Proven landrace variety. Good resistance.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Germination after 8-12 days at 6-15°C. Good for climbing. Pre-planting possible. Sensitive to cold. Soil should be at least 10°C. Sow as early as possible, then better resistant to pests. Harvest continuously, then flower production is stimulated. Harvest young.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Seeding distance
5 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
3 cm
Borage
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Caraway / Meridian fennel / Persian cumin
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Corn / Maize
Cucumber / Gherkin
Dill
Fennel
Florence fennel / Finocchio
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lentils
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Lettuce (Radicchio / Italian chicory)
Melissa
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Nasturtium
Okra
Oregano
Pak Choi
Pumpkin / Squash
Radish
Radishes
Rhubarb
Root parsley
Rutabaga / Swedish turnip
Sage
Spinach (Summer)
Sunflower
Tarragon
Turnip
Rust of pea
Powdery mildews
Pea weevils
Olive Brown Pea Moth