| 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 | 80 000 - 100 000 | 8 000 - 10 000 | 800 - 1000 |
| Plant spacing in row | 15cm - 30cm | ||
| Spacing between rows | 40cm to 50cm | ||
| Veg Fertilizer kg | 500-800 kg | 50-80 kg | 5.0-80 kg |
| AN Top dressing kg | 100-250 kg | 10-25 kg | 1-2.5 kg |
| Manure | 10000kg | 1000kg | 100kg |
| Days to Harvest | 40 to 90 days depending on the season | ||
| Harvest duration | 30 to 45 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 | Tie 10 leaves into bundles. Store in the shade and keep cool and moist. | ||
| Normal packaging | Bundles | Bundles | Bundles |
| Estimated production (Bundles) | 111 000 | 11 100 | 1 110 |
| Produce pricing | check with ZFU weekly prices, and other fresh vegetable markets | ||
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