Below are some of the 47 best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya for 2023.
There are over 400 varieties of cabbage grown across the world. Kenya has its own fair share of varieties with different shapes, taste, color, size, maturity duration, etc. The hybrid varieties are popular with consumers, farmers and traders hence high in demand.
This is due to the fact that they have shorter maturity durations and high yield potential per acre. In addition, they grow big in size and are heavier in weight per head.
Gloria F1, Cabbage Variety
This cabbage variety is the most grown and matures in 3 months from the day of transplanting. With a spacing of 60cm by 60cm, an acre can hold slightly over 11000 plants. A head can weigh 3-5kg. It has a yield potential of 30-50 tons/acre. The cabbage variety is tolerant to black rot and fusarium yellow diseases. Furthermore, Gloria F1 can withstand splittng after maturity and has a long shelf life. In addition, it has strong root system and thick wax layer hence suitable for planting in dry season or under irrigation. It is distributed by Simlaw Seeds. It is a very popular variety and is considered one of the best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya.
Quisor F1 Cabbage Variety
The variety is adaptable as it does well in cool and dry areas. It produces a blue green round compact head. The medium sized head weighs 3-5kg and has a maturity period of 80-90 days. The cabbage variety has good leaf wrapping qualities which enables it to maintain freshness. It has a yield of 40-60 tons/acre. Quisor F1 is tolerant to drought and is resistant to fusarium yellows.
Triperio F1 Cabbage Variety
Triperio F1 is a blue green cabbage with a large uniform compact head weighing 4-6kg per head. It has an excellent head coverage the enables it to remain fresh for long. The variety also has a strong stem elevation above the ground with very high uniformity in the field. It matures in 90 days after transplant and has a yield of 60-90 tons/acre.
Pruktor F1 Cabbage Variety
It has a maturity period of 80 days and has a sweet flavor. With a spacing of 60cm by 60cm, the potential yield is 50-60 tons/acre. A head weighs 5-6kg. Pruktor F1 is tolerant to low night temperatures and highly tolerant to black rot. Pruktor F1 can withstand long distance transportation. It is distributed by Simlaw Seeds.
Riana F1 Cabbage Variety
The variety has a round, compact, blue green head with a white inside. Its maturity period is 90-100 days and yields 15-30 tons/acre. Riana F1 weighs 1.5-2.5kg. Its recommended spacing is 60cm by 60cm. An acre can hold over 11000 plants. It is tolerant to heat, cold, black rot and tip burns. Riana F1 is resistant to splitting and is suitable for fresh market and processing industry. It is distributed by Simlaw Seeds.
Michelle F1, Cabbage Variety
The cabbage variety weighs 3-5kg per head. It matures in 80 days and yields 40-74 tons/acre from a spacing of 60cm by 45cm/60cm. It has a long shelf life, very adaptable and resistant to black rot. In addition, it is resistant to Diamond Back Moth (DBM) attack. Michelle F1 has a seed rate of 75gms per acre. It can be purchased from Continental Seed Co. Ltd.
Copenhagen F1 Cabbage Variety
The cabbage variety mature in 65-70 days and weighs 2-3kg per head. It has a round uniform head, a rich flavor and a long shelf life. With a spacing of 60cm by 45cm, its yield potential is 20-30 tons/acre. An acre can hold 14,800 heads. The variety has a field holding capacity and is tolerant to heat, it is one of the best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya. It can be purchased from Simlaw Seeds.
Green Challenger F1, Cabbage Variety
It is considered the only fast maturing variety with a period of 60 days after transplanting. Green challenger F1 cabbage variety has a field holding capacity of 15-20 days. The head weighs 2.5-3kg and is blueish green. The inside is cream in color. It can accommodate a spacing of 30cm by 30cm or 60 by 60cm. An acre can hold slightly over 11,000 plants. The yield potential is 40-50 tons/acre. It is resistant to Fusarium yellows, DBM and black rot.
Queen F1, Cabbage Variety
A high yielding cabbage variety, Queen F1 matures in 85 days after transplanting. Its recommended spacing is 60cm by 45cm and can yield 30 tons/acre. About 200g of seed is required to plant an acre. The variety is very adaptable and is resistant to black rot, and splitting. Queen F1 is also tolerant to DBM. It can be purchased from Simlaw Seeds.
Winner F1, Cabbage Variety
The variety has a high field holding capacity and a high tolerance to cracking. It is also tolerant to drought, black rot, ring spots, fusarium yellows and DBM. The head is compact, heavy, globe shaped, blueish green and weighs 4-6kg. A 60cm by 60cm spacing is recommended. Winner F1 matures in 75-80 days and yields 45-75 tons/acre. It can be purchased from Continental Seeds Co. Ltd.
Amigo F1, Cabbage Variety
Amigo F1 cabbage variety matures in 90-100 days. It weighs 4-6kg per head. The variety yields 45-68 tons/acre and has a recommended spacing of 60cm by 60cm. It is tolerant to black rot and DBM. The head is green and semi-round. It very adaptable as it does well in warm and cool areas.
Baraka F1, Cabbage Variety
Baraka F1 is a high yielding variety with a blueish green, round head weighing 4-6kg. It matures in 75 days and yields 40-50 tons/acre. The variety has a good field holding capacity and is highly tolerant to fusarium yellows, black rot and ring spot and is considered one of the best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya.
Blue Dynasty F1, Cabbage Variety
This cabbage variety has round compact head that weighs 4-5kg. It matures in 80-85 days after transplanting. It produces 45-68 tons/acre at the spacing of 60cm by 60cm. An acre can hold over 11,000 plants. The variety is resistant to black rot, fusarium yellows, DBM and ring spot. It can be purchased from Monsanto Kenya Ltd.
Serena F1, Cabbage Variety
Its round head weighs 4-5kg and maturity period is 95-100 days. The recommended spacing is 60cm by 50cm. The seed rate is 100g/acre. It has a high tolerance to disease. It can be purchased from Simlaw Seeds.
Polo F1, Cabbage Variety
It is a popular variety with a round, uniform and firm head weighing 3-4kg. The deep green plant matures in 60-70 days after transplanting. It requires a spacing of 60cm by 50cm and has a seed rate of 100g/acre. Polo F1 is tolerant to black rot and ring spot.
Sunny F1, Cabbage Variety
Sunny F1 has a maturity period of 70-75 days. It weighs 3.5-4kg. The variety is tolerant to humid weather making it ideal for coastal areas. The seed rate is 120g/acre.
Karen F1, Cabbage Variety
This cabbage variety has a round shape and weighs 5-6kg. The head is very firm and compact. The plant spacing is 60cm by 60cm with a seed rate of 100g/acre. It matures in 75-85 days and has an excellent field holding ability with a long shelf life. Karen F1 is highly tolerant to black rot.
Conquer F1, Cabbage Variety
The variety produces large semi-round heads weighing 3-5kg per head. The cabbage variety Is dark blue -green and yellow light green on the inside. It remains fresh for a long time due to excellent head wrapping and has a sweet taste. Conquer matures in 90-100 days during warm season and 110-120 days during cool season after transplanting. The produces 28,000-35,000 heads per ha. It has very good field holding ability and is mildly resistant to fusarium yellows.
Field Winner F1, Cabbage Variety
It is adaptable and can grow in a number of areas. The head is bluish green in color, heavy, compact and weighs 4-5kg. The maturity period is 75-80 days with a yield potential of 45-75 tons/acre. The recommended spacing is 60cm by 45cm or 60cm by 60cm for large heads. It has a seed rate 100g/acre. The plant has excellent leaves wrapping capacity enabling it to stay fresh for a longer period making it ideal for long distance transportation and storage. The variety is tolerant to drought, DBM, fusarium yellows black rot and ring spots.
Green Coronet F1, Cabbage Variety
The head is oblate, deep green in color and weighs 4kg. The plant spacing is 60cm by 60cm with a maturity period of 75-80 days. The yield potential is 15-30 tons/acre.
Sugar Loaf, Cabbage Variety
Sugar loaf has a conical head that weighs 2kg and matures in 75 days. It requires a spacing of 60cm by 60cm and yields 16-32 tons/acre.
Early Market F1, Cabbage Variety
The variety produces a round head which weighs 2kg. It requires a spacing of 60cm by 60cm and yields 15-30 tons/acre. It matures in 65 days. Early market F1 is resistant to fusarium and black rot.
Globe Master Hybrid F1, Cabbage Variety
A compact, globe-shaped head that weighs 4-6kg, the plant matures in 80-85 days after transplanting. It has a good field holding ability and ground clearance. Globe Master F1 is resistant to fusarium yellows and black rot. It has a seed rate of 100g/acre and plant spacing of 60cm by 45cm.
Price Drum Head, Cabbage Variety
It has a flat head weighing 4kg and matures in 95 days. The variety requires a spacing of 70cm by 60cm and yields 15-30 tons/acre. Price drum head cabbage is resistant to DBM and black rot.
Kilimo, Cabbage Variety
Kilimo is an early maturing variety, 70-85 days after transplanting, with an excellent uniformity and flavor, eye catching fresh gray-green color and firm internal texture. The head is very firm, flat-rounded and weighs 2.5-3.5kg. It is resistant to black rot. Avoid splitting by harvesting immediately it matures.
White Cabbage Landini F1, Cabbage Variety
The cabbage variety is adaptable and has good field holding ability. An early maturing variety, 80-100 days after transplanting, it is suitable for fresh market and processing. The head is green, round and weighs 3-5kg. It is resistant to black rot and fusarium yellows.
Star 3308, Cabbage Variety
It matures in 80-90 days and requires a spacing of 60cm by 6ocm. The variety has a semi globe shaped head cabbage variety has a yield potential of 45-65 tons/acre. It is resistant to black rot and fusarium yellows.
Red Dynasty, Cabbage Variety
With a spacing of 60cm by 60cm, the plant yields 45 tons/acre in 75-85 days. The red compact head weighs 4kg. Red dynasty is resistant to DBM and black rot.
Zawadi F1, Cabbage Variety
A high yielding variety that matures in 80-100 days after transplanting, Zawadi has excellent field holding ability. The plant produces bluish green, firm, compact, flat topped head with excellent uniformity. It can withstand long distance transportation. It is tolerant to cold weather and highly tolerant to fusarium yellows and black rot.
Red Monte Christo F1, Cabbage Variety
The reddish blue cabbage variety produces round smooth head weighing 2-4kg. It matures in 90-100 days. The plant spacing is 60cm by 45cm. The yield potential is 15-30 tons/acre. It is resistant to fusarium yellows and black rot.
Fortuna F1, Cabbage Variety
It has yield potential of 75.7 tons/ha. The variety has a large head that forms very fast and a high growth rate. Fortuna F1 has a long shelf life. It contains a lot of water with a flat taste hence not marketable.
Chairman F1, Cabbage Variety
It has a seed rate of 100g/acre and matures in 85-90 days. The variety is very adaptable and can grow in a wide range of areas. It weighs 4-5kg per head. Chairman F1 warps well on the head enabling prolonged freshness. It has a long shelf life and can withstand long distance transportation. The variety is tolerant to drought and resistant to DBM (Diamond Back Moth), fusarium yellows and ring spots.
Star 3317 F1, Cabbage Variety
The variety has good uniformity with firm semi globe head and excellent field holding ability. It matures in 80-90 days and requires a spacing of 60cm by 60cm. The plant is resistant to black rot.
Taurus F1, Cabbage Variety
Taurus F1 head is compact and blue-green in color with a weight of 4-6kg. It matures in 100-110 days and has a good field holding ability. The variety is resistant to bursting and bolting. It is resistant to black rot and fusarium yellows.
Victoria F1, Cabbage Variety
Victoria F1 is a high yielding, early maturity for all markets. It matures in 70-75 days with a high uniformity, compact head weighing 4-5kg. The variety has a yield potential of 56 tons/acre. It is resistant to cracking and heat hence suitable for warm areas. It can withstand long distance transportation and one of the best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya.. It can be purchased from Monsanto Kenya Ltd.
Oxylus, Cabbage Variety
It is an early maturing variety, 75 days, tolerant to heat. This variety has a round head weighing 4.5-5kg. It transport’s well and is resistant to cracking and black rot. Oxylus has a yielding potential of 56 tons/acre.
NIZ1043F1, Cabbage Variety
The cabbage variety is very adaptable with good standing capacity. An early maturing plant, 65 days after transplanting, the variety has a green round shaped head weighing 3-4.5kg. It is resistant to fusarium yellows and black rot.
Super Master, Cabbage Variety
The bluish green cabbage variety is very adaptable and matures in 80-85 days. Its round or flat round head weighs 4-5kg. Super master has a seed rate of 100g/acre. The plant spacing is 60cm by 60cm with a yield of 20-40 tons/acre. It is resistant to fusarium yellows, DBM, black rot and Alternaria.
Kiboko F1, Cabbage Variety
Kiboko F1 is a high yielding variety with a yield potential of 70 tons/acre. It matures uniformly with a seed rate of 50g/acre. The recommended spacing is 60cm by 60cm. It is highly tolerant to black rot.
Fanaka F1, Cabbage Variety
It produces a medium sized blue green, compact head weighing 4-5kg. This variety matures in 75-80 days and has a good field holding capacity. Fanaka F1 is very adaptable and is highly tolerant to heat and mildly resistant to fusarium yellows and is seen as one of the best varieties for cabbage farming in Kenya. It is good for both fresh and processing markets.
Gloria Star F1, Cabbage Variety
Gloria Star F1 is round shaped and weighs 5-6kg per head. It is very firm, compact and matures in 79-85 days. The planting spacing is 60cm by 60cm. The cabbage variety has an excellent field holding capacity and a long shelf life. It has a high tolerance to black rot.
Rossy F1, Cabbage Variety
It is bluish green and has good wrapping ability that allows freshness for longer period, long shelf life. The plant spacing is 45cm by 45cm or 45cm by 30cm for medium head with a maturity period of 80 days. The head weighs 3.5-4.5kg. The yield potential is 40-60 tons/acre. The variety is resistant to DBM.
Rinda F1 Cabbage Variety
The variety has a green round compact head weighing 4-8kg. The recommended plant spacing is 60cm by 60cm. It matures in 90-105 days with a yield potential of 110-180 tons/acre. Rinda F1 is resistant to DBM and black rot.
Rotan F1 Cabbage Variety
RotanF1 has a semi flat head that weighs 4.5kg. The plant spacing is 60cm by 45cm and it takes 70 days to mature. Its yield potential is 15-30 tons/acre and it is tolerant to heat.
Santa F1 Cabbage Variety
It’s a medium dark green cabbage with the head weighing 3-6kg. The plant spacing is 60cm by 40cm with a maturity period of 80-90 days. The yield potential is 16-32 tons/acre. Santa F1 is resistant to DBM.
Savoy Saga, Cabbage Variety
A deep green cabbage with wrinkled leaves, Ruby ball has a round head weighing 3-4kg. It matures in 75-90 days with a plant spacing of 60cm by 60cm. Savoy saga cabbage variety yields 34-45 tons/acre.
Early Drum Head, Cabbage Variety
The variety has a flat head weighing 4kg. It matures in 90 days and requires a spacing of 70cm by 60cm. The yield potential is 15-30 tons/acre.
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