Matador

Outstanding Qualities

• Winter sowing slot
• Slow to bolt
• Exceptional uniformity
• Excellent holding ability

Matador is a cabbage variety from the Sakata range specifically selected for winter production. The round heads weigh between 3 and 5 kg on average with excellent density. Depending on the winter temperature, Matador can take 90 – 120 days to mature after transplant. The frame is large resulting in excellent protection from cold and wind. Matador has been trialed in most production areas and the seedlings have proven to be vigorous and tend to handle cold weather better than most other varieties in the same time slot. The shape of the head changes with time and may be seen to be pointed earlier in its growth stage, becoming very round as the cabbage head matures.

Special Varietal Requirements

• Do not irrigate during cold nights or let the cabbages go into the night with wet roots; the heads could crack if night temperature drops very low during the night and warms up quickly during the day
• Do not plant this variety in the summer or spring when the rainfall is high and Black rot is likely to occur
• Contact area representative for a sowing guide and more technical information