Cabbage Star 3317 is a vigorous, early-to-medium maturing hybrid cabbage variety bred for the fresh market. It produces uniform semi-globe shaped heads with excellent internal quality, strong field holding ability, and good resistance to Black Rot making it a reliable choice for both commercial and medium-scale farmers in Kenya.
About Cabbage Star 3317
- Maturity: 80–90 days after transplanting (high first-cut percentage)
- Frame & Growth Habit: Medium to large plant size with upright leaf structure — ideal for dense planting
- Head Characteristics: Firm, compact semi-globe shaped heads weighing 2–3.5 kg
- Germination: 7–10 days under optimal conditions
- Color & Quality: Attractive head color with very good internal density for fresh market sales
- Splitting Resistance: Not prone to splitting; suitable for storage and transport
- Disease Resistance: Good tolerance to Black Rot
- Adaptability: Performs well across key cabbage-growing regions in Kenya
Cabbage Star 3317 Planting Guide
- Sowing Depth: 2 cm
- Sunlight: Full sun required
- Plant Population:
- 28,000 plants/ha for single-head marketing (larger heads)
- 35,000–40,000 plants/ha for bagging markets (more heads per acre)
- Influence of Spacing: Wider spacing = larger head size
Fertilizer Recommendations* (General guidelines — conduct a soil test for accuracy)
- Nitrogen (N): 150–200 kg/ha
- Split top-dress depending on season
- Phosphorus (P): 50 kg/ha pre-plant
- Potassium (K): 120 kg/ha pre-plant
- Soil pH:0 – 6.8 for optimal nutrient uptake
Buy Cabbage Star 3317 Hybrid seeds in Kenya from Starke Ayres at AgriJibu.
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