Charmant is well adapted to the different cabbage production areas of South Africa and has an excellent yield and field holding ability. The blue-green leaves form a large frame offering very good protection to the head from sun and wind damage. Heads can weigh from 0.5 – 1.5 kg if left on the field under normal conditions. Charmant can be used for the pre-packed supermarket, processing and export market. Charmant has intermediate resistance to Fusarium yellows (Foc).

SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS

• It is recommended that you plant on raised beds or ridges in the warm season
• Heads are ready for harvest when the youngest leaf covering the head curls over, see photograph above
• Suitable for sowing throughout the year in areas with mild winters. Avoid sowing in April and May in areas with severe frost
• Contact the area representative for a sowing guide