MARATHON is a highly adaptable variety that is grown in most production regions throughout the country and can be harvested for most timeslots during the cool season.
The world standard for cool season production for many years now, MARATHON performs particularly well for winter harvest in the South Island.
MARATHON produces a uniform head of good quality with moderate holding ability.
A reliable variety under a range of environmental conditions.
Medium bead size
Blue-green head colour
Winter and spring harvest
Relative maturity 14-18 weeks.
Susceptible to blindness.
10M, 50M, 100M