Production season |
Best grown in summer between August and January. |
Area to plant |
1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) |
1000m2 (20mx50m) |
100m2 (10mx10m) |
Seed required |
8 kg-10 kg |
800g-1000g |
80g-100g |
Plant population |
40 000-50 000 |
4 000-5 000 |
400-500 |
Plant spacing in row |
20cm-40cm |
Spacing between rows |
60cm to 90cm |
Compound D Fertilizer kg/ha |
600-800 |
60-80 |
6.0-8.0 |
AN Top dressing kg/ha |
100-250 |
Oct-25 |
1-2.5 |
Manure kg/ha |
30 000-50 000 |
3 000-5 000 |
300-500 |
Days to Harvest |
60 to 180 days depending on the season and variety |
Harvest duration |
5 to 10 days after flowering |
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 |
pods |
pods |
pods |
Estimated Yield (kg/ha) |
6 000-12 000 |
600-1 200 |
60-120 |