Northern Vigor™ at a Glance
The Northern Environment:
- Long warm days
- Short cool nights
- Timely rainfall or irrigation
- Bright sunshine
- Low humidity
- Short growing season
- Long cold winters minimize pest pressure
Result: Physiologically Young, Healthy Seed
The Seed:
- No premature sprouting
- Good size distribution
- Reduced moisture loss in storage
- Increased tolerance of cold, wet soils
- Very low disease levels
The Plants:
- Greater leaf area
- Increased canopy vigor means: slower dieback, improved recovery from hail, frost or insect damage
The Crop:
- Increased yields especially in long season or stress sensitive varieties
- Increased average tuber size
- No sacrifice in quality
The Bottom Line:
- Consistent performance
- Better returns
- Superior quality
Northern Vigor is a trademark of the Saskatchewan Seed Potato Growers Association