Cabbage Star 3317

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.