QUICK-MATURING BIG RED CABBAGE FOR YEAR-ROUND PRODUCTION

• Round head with very good uniformity
• Quick maturing: 65 to 75 days in summer
• Winter maturing from 80 to 100 days
• Good black rot resistance
• Year-round production

Type
A big red hybrid cabbage variety for fresh and pre-pack market.

Maturity
65 - 75 days (summer).
85 - 100 days (winter).

Plant Characteristics
RUBY KING has a medium-large frame size and good head size. Plant population will influence head size.
Head Characteristics: RUBY KING produces firm, round heads. Heads are uniform. Internal quality of the head is excellent.

Variety Characteristics
Fertilization Guidelines: This is a general guide, grower conditions vary and a soil analysis is highly recommended.
N: 150 to 200kg/ha. 70 to 90 kg/ha incorporated preplant.
Top dress the balance as follows: 7,14 and 28 days after transplanting (no later).
P: 50 kg/ha incorporated preplant. K: 120 kg/ha incorporate preplant. Soil pH: 6 - 6,8.

Features & Benefits
This variety shows good adaptability for year-round production in certain areas.

Disease Resistance: Field observation indicates some resistance to black rot.