| 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 | 3 kg-5 kg | 300g-500g | 30g-50g |
| Plant population | 22000-74 000 | 2200-7 400 | 200-740 |
| Plant spacing in row | 40cm-45cm | ||
| Spacing between rows | 75cm- 90cm | ||
| Compound S Fertilizer kg/ha | 600-1000 | 60-100 | 6-10 |
| AN Top dressing kg/ha | 100-250 | 10-25 | 1-2.5 |
| Manure kg/ha | 25 000 | 2 500 | 250 |
| Days to Harvest | 120 to 220 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) | 7 000-10 000 | 700-1000 | 70-100 |
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