OUTSTANDING QUALITIES

• INTERMEDIATE RESISTANCE TO BLACK ROT

• VERY UNIFORM AND FAST MATURING

• PERFECTLY SUITED TO SUMMER GROWING CONDITIONS

• GOOD FIELD HOLDING ABILITY

Powerslam is a new addition to the Sakata range, specifically selected for African production conditions.  It has excellent resistance to Black rot infection, caused by the pathogen Xanthomonas Campestris pv. Campestris.  Since summer rainfall regions are most prone to Black rot infection, Powerslam is ideally suited to the summer growing season. It is a very versatile cabbage for different markets and production areas. It can be used for pre-packing and processing. Powerslam matures between 75 and 85 days from transplant.

SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS

Harvesting should be completed by May to avoid bolting

• Powerslam is suited for summer production

CHARACTERISTIC: POWERSLAM
TYPE: F1 hybrid fresh market cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. convar. Capitata (L.) Alef. Var. capitata (L.) Alef.
MATURITY: Early (around 75 to 85 days from transplanting)
HEAD SIZE: Large
HEAD SHAPE: Round
HEAD WEIGHT: 3.0 – 5.0 kg (could be bigger depending on spacing)
HEAD COVER: Very good
EXTERIOR COLOUR: Dark green
INTERIOR COLOUR: White to light green
FLAVOUR: Sweet flavour
PLANT SIZE: Large
PLANT HABIT: Semi-erect
BOLTING REACTION: Strictly warm season variety
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC):
Intermediate resistance : Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc)
High Resistance : Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. conglutinans (Foc)
FIELD HOLDING: Excellent
YIELD POTENTIAL: Excellent
SUGGESTED POPULATION: 28 000 – 35 000 plants per ha
USE: Retail, processing and fresh market cabbage
SPECIAL FEATURES: Excellent yield potential and good disease package