Hybrid Leafy Vegtable
SPINER F1 Hybrid Collard
| Crop Remark: | Large dark green vigorous leafy variety ideal for cooking due to it’s tender quality and excellent taste. Notable tolerance to Diamond Back Moth (DBM) and light frost. Longer harvest period. Ideal for growing year round across all ecological zones. |
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| Growing areas: | Low to High attitudes |
| Seed rate/acre: | 100 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: | 250 seeds |
| Spacing: | 45 x 30 cm |
| Growth habit: | Non-heading with semi-erect leaf attitude and growing points starting at lower part of short stem |
| Maturity: | 40 – 50 days after transplanting |
| Leaf Shape: | Obovate with broadly round apex |
| Leaf blistering: | Very weak |
| Leaf Color: | Dark green entire leaf type |
| Average leaf weight per plant: | 0.7 – 1 kg |
| Yield potential: | 20 – 25 tons /acre |
| Bolting Tendancy: | High bolting tolerance |
| Diseases: | Notable field resistance to Ring spot, Fusarium yellow and Black rot diseases |
| Usage: | Lightly sauteed in oil until tender, flavored with onion and seasoned with salt. Cab be served either as main accompaniments or as a side dish with preferred meat. |
| Health Benefits: | Rich in vitamins A which strengthens the eyes, Vitamin C for body cell repair and skin smoothening, fiber that aid in digestion and lower cholestrol levels |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo 10 g, 25 g, 50 g,100 g, 250 g |
SMART F1 Hybrid Pakchoi
| Crop remark: | Very vigorous plant growth suitable for growing yield round including during hot summer. Plant has dark green leaves that are attractive to the market and with high shelf life. Thick stem brings good weight. |
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| Mode of pollination: | Cross Pollination |
| Growing areas: | Low to High attitudes |
| Seed rate/acre: | 100 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: | 230 seeds |
| Spacing: | 30 x 10cm |
| Plant traits: | Leafy vegetable 1.9 – 2 kg |
| Maturity: | 40 – 50 days after transplanting |
| Leaf Shape: | Uniform and good shape |
| Leaf Color: | Dark green |
| Yield potential: | 20 – 30 tons / acre under best agronomic practice |
| Diseases: | Excellent tolerance to tip-burn and white blister |
| Usage: | Excellent for flavoring a variety of dishes. Delicious when lightly steamed or sauteed for stir-fry. Superb for adding flavor to soups, stews and casseroles. Wash fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly before eating. |
| Health Benefits: | High in vitamins A, C, and K. |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |