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BASF/Nunhems spinach portfolio addresses downy mildew

With a focus on dependable yield and advanced disease resistance, BASF’s vegetable seeds business, operating in the market under the Nunhems brand, offers a spinach portfolio that reflects years of research, breeding expertise and field-tested performance tailored to today’s production challenges.

As a key crop within the vegetable seed portfolio, BASF | Nunhems spinach offers top-quality genetics to help growers maintain profitability under increasingly complex conditions. One of the more significant threats spinach will face this season is downy mildew, caused by Peronospora effusa. That’s why BASF | Nunhems' experienced team of breeders and scientists work to stay ahead of shifting disease pressures.

BASF | Nunhems spinach varieties are integrated with a combination of premium traits, including vibrant colour, tender texture, fast-growth qualities and adaptability across different production environments. Through years of investment in research and development for resistance breeding, BASF | Nunhems' lineup now includes more than 10 spinach varieties resistant to Peronospora effuse in the U.S., giving growers more options and greater peace of mind for market production.

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