SWIFT F1 Hybrid Cauliflower
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| Crop Remark: |
Fast growing variety with white, heavy, high quality heads suitable for fresh market and processing industries. Well adapted to tropical and sub-tropical growing regions. High tolerance to head split and bolting.
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| Mode of pollination: |
Open Pollinated |
Growing areas:
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Medium to high altitudes |
Seed rate/acre:
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100 g |
Approx. seeds/gm:
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230 seeds |
Spacing:
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60 x 60 cm |
Plant growth habit:
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Elongated non branching stem terminating in enlarged floral or floral apices |
Maturity:
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50 - 55 days after transplanting |
Leaf attitude:
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Semi - erect |
Leaf colour:
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Green |
Head covering by inner leaves:
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Partly covered |
Average head weight:
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750 g - 1.5 kg |
Head / curd height:
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Tall |
Head / curd shape:
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Transverse broad elliptic with medium doming |
Head color:
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White |
Head texture:
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Firm with fine knobbling |
Yield potential:
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8 - 12 tons / acre |
| Diseases: |
Notable field resistance to Fusarium yellow disease |
| Usage: |
Eaten raw and used in many culinary dishes; salads, sandwiches |
Health benefits:
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Rich in vitamins C & K, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol level, rich in nutrients; fiber, potassium, carbs |
| Available pack sizes: |
Kadogo (4 g), 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |
