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
FLAVOUR: Very good
PLANT SIZE: Medium-large
PLANT HABIT: Semi-erect
BOLTING REACTION: Slow to bolt
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC): –
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
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