Description

Cabbage Victoria F1 – High Yield Hybrid Cabbage Seeds for Kenyan Farmers

Cabbage Victoria F1 is a superior hybrid cabbage variety that offers excellent yields, early maturity, and strong adaptability to various climatic zones in Kenya. It produces uniform, compact, and heavy heads with an attractive green color and tight internal structure. Its resilience against common diseases and pests makes it a favorite among both small scale and commercial farmers.

Victoria F1 is ideal for fresh consumption and can also be stored and transported easily due to its strong wrapper leaves and firm heads. Whether grown in highlands or lowland regions, this hybrid ensures consistent results, reduced losses, and better market prices.

Key Features of Cabbage Victoria F1

• Hybrid variety with uniform head formation
• Average head weight between 3 to 5 kilograms
• Excellent tolerance to fusarium and black rot
• Matures within 75 to 85 days after transplanting
• Compact heads with fine internal structure
• Performs well in open field and greenhouse settings

Ideal Growing Conditions

• Requires well drained fertile loamy soils with good organic matter
• Ideal pH range between 6.0 and 6.8
• Best temperatures range between 18 to 25 degrees Celsius
• Requires consistent moisture but not waterlogging
• Can be planted throughout the year with adequate irrigation

Recommended Planting and Spacing

• Seed rate is 80 to 100 grams per acre
• Transplant seedlings at 4 to 6 weeks old
• Spacing: 60 by 45 centimeters or 60 by 60 centimeters
• Apply well decomposed manure before transplanting
• Use foliar feeds and balanced fertilizers for optimum results

Benefits of Growing Cabbage Victoria F1

• High yielding variety for maximum profits
• Excellent head quality meets market and export standards
• Fast growing and early maturing for quicker returns
• Tolerates stress from heat and water shortage
• Strong tolerance to common cabbage pests and diseases

Common Pests and Management

• Aphids – use systemic insecticides or neem extracts
• Diamondback moth – apply biological or chemical control as needed
• Whiteflies – reduce using yellow sticky traps or targeted sprays
• Cabbage looper – handpick or use appropriate biological products

Diseases and Control

• Black rot – use clean seed and rotate crops
• Downy mildew – ensure proper spacing and avoid overhead watering
• Clubroot – avoid acidic soils and use resistant varieties
• Fusarium wilt – solarize nursery beds and apply preventive fungicides

Harvesting and Post Harvest Handling

• Ready for harvest between 75 to 85 days from transplanting
• Harvest early in the morning for longer freshness
• Use clean knives to avoid bruising the heads
• Store in a cool dry place or refrigerate if possible
• Transport using ventilated crates or sacks

Market and Commercial Value

• Highly demanded in open air markets and supermarkets
• Excellent shelf life makes it suitable for long distance sales
• Can be sold as whole heads or chopped for salads
• Potential for contract farming and export

Farmer Testimonials

Farmers in Kiambu, Eldoret, and Nyandarua report strong performance of Victoria F1 even in unpredictable weather. Most growers appreciate its uniform maturity and resistance to disease. Many achieve yields of up to 25 tons per acre with proper care and fertilization.

Support for Agribusiness

• Ideal for agribusiness start ups targeting vegetable production
• Good returns for school gardens and self help groups
• Can be grown alongside onions, carrots, and tomatoes

Where to Buy Cabbage Victoria F1 Seeds

Totalease Ventures offers original Cabbage Victoria F1 seeds at competitive prices with quick delivery. Visit our vegetable seeds section to view related hybrid seeds including tomatoes, sukuma wiki, and spinach.