Cabbage Gemma PLUS (Hybrid)
Widely adapted
Early to medium
Suitable for high plant populations - 35 000
Grown throughout the year
Hybrid Cabbage GEMMA PLUS is a widely adapted variety that can be grown year-round in most horticultural regions of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. It is an early to medium maturing variety, reaching maturity in approximately 75 days from transplanting. GEMMA PLUS has a vigorous plant type with large, deep green leaves that provide excellent head coverage. The heads are uniform, round to semi-round, compact, and medium-sized with a small core. This variety is best suited for fresh markets.
Characteristics
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KIND
Hybrid Cabbage
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TYPE
Fresh markets
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MATURITY
Early - Medium 75 - 85 days
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HEAD SIZE
Medium - Large (Influenced by plant population) -
HEAD WEIGHT
5 - 6kgs on average -
HEAD SHAPE
Semi-Round -
LEAF COLOUR
Deep green -
HEAD COVER
Very good
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COMPACTNESS
Very good
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FIELD HOLDING
Good -
UNIFORMITY
Very good
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PLANT HABIT
Upright -
LEAF GROWTH HABIT
Large-framed wrapper leaves -
PLANT SPACING
50 cm X 60 cm -
BOLTING TOLERANCE
Good
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SEEDING RATE
125 - 150g per hectare (290 seeds/gr) -
MARKETS/ END USE
Fresh markets
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SHELF LIFE
Very good
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POPULATION GUIDE
35 000 plants per ha -
DISEASE REACTION
Broad disease resistance in field
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FERTILISATION GUIDE
Minimum 600kg Compound C/ Vegi-blend applied before transplanting and 400kg of AN split-applied to 3-4 applications (a soil test is recommended for correct fertilizer rates and fertilizer type)
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