Cabbage Power Slam F1 – mid-early hybrid (Power Slam F1)

Short Description

Power Slam F1 is a mid-early white cabbage hybrid developed by Sakata. It is designed for summer and early autumn production, delivering large, uniform heads with excellent market appearance and reliable internal quality.

Key Characteristics

• Crop: White cabbage
• Type: F1 hybrid
• Head Colour: Light green
• Plant Type: Medium vigour, compact growth
• Head Type: Round and firm
• Average Head Weight: 3.0–3.5 kg
• Growing Period: 80–85 days after transplanting
• Cultivation: Open field
• Use: Fresh market, sauerkraut, short-term storage
• Breeder: Sakata

Head Description

The heads are perfectly round, well-closed and highly uniform. Internal leaves are tender with a crisp texture and a distinct cabbage flavour combined with mild sweetness, making the hybrid suitable for both fresh consumption and processing.

Plant & Yield

Plants show strong field performance under standard cultivation practices. Power Slam F1 produces a uniform yield at a density of approximately 4,200–4,400 plants per hectare and performs reliably even in late autumn production windows.

Disease Resistances

• HR: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. conglutinans race 1
• IR: Xanthomonas campestris – high tolerance

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