Pignoletto del Canavese - Polenta maize

zu44 (Zea mays)

Rediscovered old traditional variety that was grown exclusively for the production of polenta.

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Variety-specific characteristics

Type maize
Use to make polenta
Zea mays
Seed spacing in the row 20 cm
Seed spacing between the row 40 cm
Sowing depth 3-4 cm

Explanations

Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.