Production Season |
In Zimbabwe the crop can be grown all year round. |
Area to plant |
1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) |
1000m2 (20mx50m) |
100m2 (10mx10m) |
Seed required |
500g-1000g |
50g-100g |
5g-10g |
Plant population |
80 000 - 100 000 |
8 000 - 10 000 |
800 - 1000 |
Plant spacing in row |
15cm - 30cm |
Spacing between rows |
40cm to 50cm |
Veg Fertilizer kg |
500-800 kg |
50-80 kg |
5.0-80 kg |
AN Top dressing kg |
100-250 kg |
10-25 kg |
1-2.5 kg |
Manure |
10000kg |
1000kg |
100kg |
Days to Harvest |
40 to 90 days depending on the season |
Harvest duration |
30 to 45 days |
See Brassicas common pests and diseases and their control for chemical options. |
Irrigation |
Overhead, Pivot, Micro-jet and Drip systems are all suitable methods. Ensure the soil is moist at all times. |
Post-harvest handling |
Tie 10 leaves into bundles. Store in the shade and keep cool and moist. |
Normal packaging |
Bundles |
Bundles |
Bundles |
Estimated production (Bundles) |
111 000 |
11 100 |
1 110 |
Produce pricing |
check with ZFU weekly prices, and other fresh vegetable markets |