Early maturing hybrid cauliflower for winter production.
- High-yielding variety for winter conditions
- Maturing from transplant, 90 - 110 days, depending on cold and area
- Excellent quality, smooth texture, very well tucked
- Strong frame size and great curd cover
- Suitable for loose and pre pack heads market
Type
A hybrid cauliflower for production during the winter season.
Maturity
A uniform maturing variety. Approximately 90 - 110 days from transplant to harvest.
Plant Characteristics
A vigorous plant with a large frame, great curd cover and a grey green leaf colour. A plant population of 30 - 40 000 plants per hectare is recommended for the crating market.
Head Characteristics: Well-domed, white heads with medium to large florets. Heads have a smooth texture and well-tucked margins. Size ranges from 600 - 1 200 grams.
Features & Benefits
SPACEDREAM have very good cold tolerance and a nice curd cover for a white head protection.
Variety Characteristics
SPACEDREAM have very good cold tolerance and a nice curd cover for a white head protection.
Fertilization Guidelines: The following is a guide to achieving optimal yields from this hybrid. Grower conditions vary and a soil analysis is recommended prior to planting.
N - 200-240 kg/ha. 60-80 kg/ha incorporated preplant.
Top dress the balance as follows: 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after transplant.
P - Plant uptake is 50-60 kg/ha per season. Bring soil levels to 40 mg/kg and then incorporate 50-60 kg/ha preplant.
K - The plant uses 250 kg potassium (K) per hectare per season. Bring soil levels to 130 mg/kg, then incorporate 125 kg/ha preplant and 125 kg/ha 28 days after transplant. Boron (B) and Molybdenum (Mo) - spray with 1 kg Solubor and 125 g Sodium Molybdate, plus a wetting agent in 500 liters water per hectare 14 and 28 days after transplant.