Charmant F1 Hybrid ‘Baby’ Cabbage
EXCELLENT BABY AND MEDIUM SIZED CABBAGE
VERY SLOW TO BOLT
EXCELLENT FIELD HOLDING ABILITY
SWEET TASTE
WELL PROTECTED HEADS
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