| 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 |
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