Taurus F1

Description

Taurus F1 Cabbage

Taurus F1 cabbage is a hybrid with  high-quality heads. It is favored by growers for its reliable performance in the field and excellent post-harvest attributes.

Features

• Taurus F1 produces well-filled heads with excellent field holding capacity, making it suitable for both fresh market and storage purposes.
• This variety is strong against bolting (premature flowering) and bursting, ensuring uniform growth and reduced crop loss.
• Exhibits resistance to common cabbage diseases such as Black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) and Fusarium Conglutinans (Foc), enhancing plant health and longevity.
• Heads are typically round to flat-round in shape with a distinctive blue-green color, which is attractive and marketable.
• Each head weighs approximately 4 to 6 kilograms, providing substantial yield per plant.
• Taurus F1 matures within 100 to 110 days after transplanting, allowing for predictable harvesting schedules and planning.
• It is recommended to plant Taurus F1 cabbage at a density ranging from 25,000 to 35,000 plants per hectare (pl/ha), optimizing space utilization and yield potential.

Application

• Suitable for both open-field and controlled environment (greenhouse) cultivation.
• Harvest when heads reach full maturity to ensure optimal size and quality.
• Ideal for fresh market sales, processing into coleslaw, and storage for extended periods due to its excellent field holding capacity.

Storage

• Store harvested heads in a cool, dry place with good air circulation to maintain freshness and prevent deterioration.
• Taurus F1 cabbage can be stored for several weeks under proper conditions, preserving its marketable quality and nutritional value.