Collard SUKUMA WIKI
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| Crop Remark: | Large green and tender leafy vegetable with longer harvesting period and notable tolerance to pests and light frost. Ideal for growing year round across all ecological zones. |
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| Mode of pollination: | Open Pollinated |
| Growing areas: |
Low to high altitudes |
| Seed rate/acre: |
150 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: |
230 seeds |
| Spacing: |
45 x 45 cm and 45 × 30 cm |
| Plant growth habit: |
Non-heading with erect leaf attitude and growing points starting at middle part of medium stem |
| Maturity: |
50 - 60 days after transplanting |
| Leaf shape: |
Elliptic with obtuse angled apex |
| Leaf blistering: |
Very weak |
| Leaf Colour: |
Dark green, entire leaf type |
| Average leaf weight per plant: |
400 - 500 g |
| Yield potential: |
10 - 12 tons /acre |
| Bolting tendancy: |
High bolting tolerance |
| Head texture: |
Firm and crisp |
| Disease resistance/Tolerance: | Black Rot Leaf Spots Powdery mildew Downy mildew |
| 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: |
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 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |