Description*Winter Growing*OUTSTANDING QUALITIESWIDELY ADAPTABLEVERY GOOD HOLDING ABILITYEXCELLENT UNIFORMITY AND YIELD POTENTIALRed Jewel is an early maturing hybrid, maturing at around 90 days from sowing. Red Jewel is a medium to big cabbage but can also be used for a small (baby) cabbage if the planting density is adjusted accordingly. Red Jewel is very adaptable with a good holding ability. The head shape can be classified as semi-round to round and the internal quality is excellent with very dense layering. Red Jewel is very similar to Red Rookie and these varieties complement each other very well. The outer frame and head have a very dark red/purple color. Internal color is purple with white stems. At seedling stage this variety is very vigorous, resulting in a good, strong plant for transplant. Uniformity is also very good in the field.CHARACTERISTIC: RED JEWEL MATURITY: Medium (large heads: around 80 – 90 days from transplanting)HEAD SIZE: Medium to large, depending on planting densityHEAD SHAPE: Semi-round to roundHEAD WEIGHT: 2.0 – 3.5 kg (could be bigger depending on spacing)HEAD COVER: Very goodEXTERIOR COLOUR: Deep redINTERIOR COLOUR: Purple, red and whiteFLAVOUR: Very goodPLANT SIZE: Medium-largeYIELD POTENTIAL: Very goodUSE: Fresh market, novelty, pre-packing and shippingSPECIAL FEATURES: Excellent shelf life and widely adapted
