Mustard Spinach Broadleaf
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| Crop Remark: |
Green vigorous mustard spinach with multiple soft, tender and broad leaves. Has longer harvesting period with notable tolerance to light frost. Ideal for growing year round across all ecological zones.
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| Mode of pollination: |
Open Pollinated |
Growing areas:
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Low to high altitudes |
Seed rate/acre:
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150 g |
Approx. seeds/gm:
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230 seeds |
Spacing:
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45 x45 cm |
Plant growth habit:
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Non- heading with semi-erect leaf attitude and growing points starting at lower part of a short stem |
Maturity:
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50 - 55 days after transplanting |
Leaf shape:
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Broad ovate with obtuse angled apex |
Leaf blistering:
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Medium blistering |
Leaf Colour:
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Green, entire leaf type |
Average leaf weight per plant:
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600 - 700 g |
Yield Potential:
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10 - 15 tons /acre |
Bolting Tendancy:
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High bolting torelance |
Diseases:
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Notable field resistance to fusarium yellow and black rot diseases |
| Head texture: |
Firm and crisp |
| Diseases: |
Notable field resistance to fusarium yellow and black rot diseases |
| Usage: |
Lightly sauteed in oil until tender, flavored with onion and seasoned with salt. Can be served either as main accompaniments or as a side dish with preferred meat |
Health benefits:
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Rich in vitamins A which strengthens the eyes, Vit C for body cell repair and skin smoothening, fiber that aid in digestion and lower cholestrol levels |
| Available pack sizes: |
Kadogo (5g), 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g |
