| Production season | Best grown in summer between August and April. However, in Zimbabwe people tend to grow it all year round | ||
| Area to plant | 1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) | 1000m2 (20mx50m) | 100m2 (10mx10m) |
| Seed required | 2.5 kg-3 kg | 250g-300g | 25g-30g |
| Plant population | 15 000-20 000 | 1 500-2 000 | 150-200 |
| Plant spacing in row | 45cm-60cm | ||
| Spacing between rows | 120cm-150cm | ||
| Compound D Fertilizer kg/ha | 400-600 | 40-60 | 4-6 |
| AN Top dressing kg/ha | 100-250 | 10-25 | 1-2.5 |
| Manure kg/ha | 25 000 | 2 500 | 250 |
| Days to Harvest | 70 to 150 days depending on the season and variety | ||
| Harvest duration | 30 to 60 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 | fruits are cut and harvested individually | ||
| Normal packaging | Fruits | Fruits | Fruits |
| Estimated Yield (kg/ha) | 10 000-15 000 | 100-1500 | 100-150 |
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