Optima F1 Hybrid Cabbage
OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- INTERMEDIATE RESISTANCE TO BLACK ROT
- EXCELLENT SUMMER VARIETY
- EXCEPTIONAL HEAT TOLERANCE
- VERY HIGH YIELD POTENTIAL
Optima is a market-leading cabbage variety specifically selected for summer production. Optima has intermediate resistance to Black rot (Xcc) disease, making it perfectly suited to areas with high Black rot pressure. It’s a strong plant that takes 80 – 95 days to mature from transplant. The big frame protects the heads very well against sunburn and wind damage. Heads are semi-round to round with a good head weight. Optima’s frame has an upright growth habit, so water doesn’t accumulate as easily at the base of the plant.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent results are consistently achieved for harvest throughout the warm season
- Mature heads can tolerate cool and frost conditions well
- Avoid early and late sowings in cooler areas and growing through winter in cold areas as bolting may occur
- Contact area representative for a sowing guide
