OUTSTANDING QUALITIES

• VIGOROUS, UNIFORM SEEDLINGS
• VERY HIGH YIELD POTENTIAL
• EXCELLENT COLD TOLERANCE
• EXCELLENT FIELD HOLDING ABILITY 

Superslam is a new generation hybrid cabbage from Sakata’s extensive breeding programme focusing on the South African market. Superslam is suitable for the late summer to early autumn sowing slot, very similar to that of Grandslam. The variety compares well to Grandslam and it is very well adapted to the different climatic zones in South Africa. Seedlings are very vigorous with good uniformity to ensure uniform harvesting. Superslam has round heads with a big frame and good head weight, making it perfectly suited to the hawker and the bagging market. This variety has been tested for an extended period in the different climatic zones and can be planted with great confidence.

SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS

• Harvesting should be completed by September to avoid bolting
• Superslam is suited for January and February sowings in the Highveld. In the South Western Cape, excellent yields can be obtained with summer sowings
• December sowings should be restricted to areas where late summer Black rot is unlikely to occur
• Contact your area representative for a sowing guide

DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTIC: SUPERSLAM
TYPE: F1 hybrid fresh market cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. convar. Capitata (L.) Alef. Var. capitata (L.) Alef.
MATURITY: Medium (around 90 – 110  days from transplanting)
HEAD SIZE: Large
HEAD SHAPE: Round
HEAD WEIGHT: 3.5 – 5.5 kg (could be bigger depending on spacing)
HEAD COVER: Very good
EXTERIOR COLOUR: Blue-green
INTERIOR COLOUR: Yellow light green
FLAVOUR: Very good, sweet taste
PLANT SIZE: Large
PLANT HABIT: Semi-erect
BOLTING REACTION: Sensitive to bolting if produced through winter for spring harvest
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC):
Intermediate resistance: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. conglutinans (Foc)
FIELD HOLDING: Excellent
YIELD POTENTIAL: Excellent
SUGGESTED POPULATION: 28 000 – 35 000 plants per ha
USE: Sold as individual heads and per bag
SPECIAL FEATURES: Excellent cold tolerance and yield potential