| Crop remark: | Early maturing variety ideal for salads and fresh consumption with tender and sweet crispy texture. |
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| Cultivation: | Open field |
Growing areas:
| Warm and cool seasons |
Seed rate/acre:
| 100 g |
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Approx. seeds/gm:
| 250 seeds |
| Spacing: | 45 cm x 30 cm |
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| Growth habit: | Vigorous type with attractive big size |
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Days to Harvest:
| 40 – 60 days after transplanting |
| Plant traits: | Semi-heading loose cylindrical head | long and narrow light green leaves / 1 – 1.5kg |
| Head solidity/firmness: | Firm head |
Yield Potential:
| 10 – 15 tons / acre |
| Disease resistance / tolerance: | Downy Mildew |
Usage:
| Eaten raw, cooked and used in many culinary dishes; salads, soups, stew, slaws |
Health Benefits:
| Rich in vitamins C & K, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol level, rich in nutrients; fiber, potassium, carbs |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo (150 seeds), 2.5 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |
