Outstanding Qualities
- Very adaptable
- Large frame
- Dense curd
- Good weight
Nairobi* is the latest addition to the Sakata cauliflower range. This variety is very adaptable with a large frame for protection against all the elements. Nairobi* has a very good wrap that is protecting the neat, tuct curd that gives it good weight.
CHARACTERISTIC NAIROBI*
KIND F1 hybrid cauliflower
(Brassica oleracea L. convar. botrytis (L.) Alef. var. botrytis L.)
SEASON Summer and winter
MATURITY Late (winter: 90 - 100 days and summer: 70 - 85 days)
CURD SIZE Medium to large
CURD SHAPE Semi-dome
CURD WEIGHT 600 – 1000 g (depending on spacing and days)
CURD COMPACTNESS Dense
CURD COVER Good
CURD COLOUR Cream-white
CURD TYPE Dence with good tuct
PLANT SIZE Large
FIELD HOLDING Good
YIELD POTENTIAL Very high
SUGGESTED SPACING 35 000 to 45 000 plants per ha
MARKET SEGMENT Pre-packing & Processing
SPECIAL FEATURES Good weight, big frame and good wrap