| 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 | ||
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