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 |
20 000 - 75 000 |
2 000 - 7 500 |
200 - 750 |
Plant spacing in row |
30cm-50cm |
Spacing between rows |
60cm to 90cm |
Compound S Fertilizer kg/ha |
500-1000 kg |
50-100 kg |
5-10 kg |
AN Top dressing kg |
100-250 kg |
10-25 kg |
1-2.5 kg |
Manure |
25000kg |
2500kg |
250kg |
Days to Harvest |
70 to 160 days depending on the season and variety |
Harvest duration |
15 to 40 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 |
Heads are cut and harvested individually |
Normal packaging |
heads |
heads |
heads |
Estimated production (heads) |
20 000-75 000 |
2000-7500 |
200-750 |
Produce pricing |
Check with ZFU weekly prices, and other fresh vegetable markets |