RED JEWEL CABBAGE

ABOUT PRODUCT

• CHARACTERISTIC: RED JEWEL
• TYPE: F1 hybrid fresh market cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. convar. Capitata (L.) Alef. Var. capitata (L.) Alef.
• MATURITY: Medium (large heads: around 80 – 90 days from transplanting)
• HEAD SIZE: Medium to large, depending on planting density HEAD SHAPE: Semi-round to round
• HEAD WEIGHT: 2.0 – 3.5 kg (could be bigger depending on spacing)
• HEAD COVER: Very good
• EXTERIOR COLOUR: Deep red
• INTERIOR COLOUR: Purple, red and white
• PLANT SIZE: Medium-large
• PLANT HABIT: Semi-erect
• BOLTING REACTION: Slow to bolt
• FIELD HOLDING: Excellent
• YIELD POTENTIAL: Very good
• SUGGESTED POPULATION: 30 000 – 55 000 plants per ha for medium heads and 80 000+ plants per ha for small heads
• USE: Fresh market, novelty, pre-packing and shipping
• SPECIAL FEATURES: Excellent shelf life and widely adapted