F1 Royal Vantage

Crop Name	Cabbage
Hybrid Name	F1 Royal Vantage
Segment	Round
Plant Habit	Erect plant habit
Maturity Period	75–80 DAT
Characteristics	• Strong, excellent vigor with large plant frame • Large, compact, and round head with good internal structure • Good heat tolerance and suitable for long-distance transportation • Good field holding ability of 20–25 days
Average Head Weight	1200–1600 g
Climate	The ideal temperature range for cabbage growth is between 15°C and 25°C.
Sowing Window	All season
Focused Market	North, East and West India

Parameter

Description

Scientific Name

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Hybrid

F1 Royal Vantage

Soil

For early crop, light soils are best, whereas for late crop, heavy soils are preferred. The optimum soil pH is 6 to 7.

Land Preparation

Plough the land 2–3 times to obtain a fine tilth.

Spacing

60 × 45 cm or 45 × 30 cm

Climate

Cabbage thrives under a cool, moist climate, particularly during the winter months in the plains. The ideal temperature range for cabbage growth is between 15°C and 25°C.

Season

Cabbage grown in all seasons

Seed Rate

0.20 kg/ha

Fertilizers & Manures

Type	Quantity / Notes	Additional Info
FYM	20-25 t/ha
Nitrogen (N)	100-180 Kg / Ha	Optimum levels of Nitrogen (Ammonium sulphate) especially during head formation stage and P and K during seedling establishment is crucial
Phosphorus (P₂O₅)	60-80 Kg / Ha
Potassium (K₂O)	150-160 Kg / Ha
Any special cases: No

Irrigation

3-4 days interval to maintain field capacity in winter and 7 days once in rainy season

Weed Control

Manual weeding: 2-3 times

Any Special Crop Practices

Diseases

Disease	Symptoms & Control Measures
Black Rot	First signs of the disease often appear along the margins of leaves as chlorotic regions and the chlorosis progresses in the direction of the mid rib forming a V shaped area. Symptoms may appear from any side and centre of the leaves. The bacteria are transmitted through seeds. Control : use of disease free seeds, use of resistant hybrids spray of Copper Oxy Chloride 50% Wp + K Cycline (2.5g + 0.5g/L)
Leaf blight	Pin-sized black specks found on the leaf surface or stem. The specks enlarge concentrically, creating a distinct target spot or bull’s eye lesion with a yellow halo. Control : Fluxapyroxad 250 G/L + Pyraclostrobin 250 G/L SC 0.3 ml/L
Downy Mildew	Small brownish spots on leaves, on lower surface whitish powdery mass observed at cloudy weather, cause defoliation Spray : Fenamidone 10% + mancozeb 505 WG (2.5g/L)Metiram 55% + Pyraclostrobn 5% WG (2g/L)
Black leg	On seedlings black pucnidea as visible as small dots on hypocotyl and in the advance stages the stem shows greyish brown whole spots often with purple and black margin Control: COC @ 2 gm / ltr, Streptocyclin 0.5 gm /ltr, Thiophenate methyl @ 2 gm / ltr

Pests

Name of the Pest	Symptoms & Management
DBM	DBM causes damage to leaves by making holes, leading to severe defoliation. Control: Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC (0.3 ml/L), Spinosad 45% SC (0.15 ml/L), Pheromone traps with lures @ 30 traps/ha
Borers & Loopers	Voracious feeders on leaves causing severe foliar damage. Control: Chlorpyriphos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% w/w (2 ml/L), Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG (1 g/L), Pheromone traps with lures @ 30 traps/ha
Aphids	Suck sap from leaves causing distortion and curling. Control: Acephate 20 SP% (1 g/L)
Flea Beetle	Scrapes off chlorophyll, skeletonizing the leaves. Control: Spinosad 45% SC (0.15 ml/L), Bifenthrin 10% EC @ 1.5 ml/L
Cabbage Butterfly	Eggs laid on underside of leaves, caterpillars feed on foliage causing stunted growth. Control: Chlorpyriphos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% w/w (2 ml/L), Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG (1 g/L) Pheromone traps with lures @ 30 traps/ha

Harvesting

Harvesting is done when the heads are well developed and firm, usually ready by 75-80 days after transplanting

Yield

45-50 t/ha

Parameter	Description
Tip Burn	Brown or necrotic spots at the tips and margins of inner leaves within the head. Linked with calcium deficiency and excessive nitrogen and phosphorus. Control: Ensure adequate calcium supply through soil amendments or foliar applications, and manage nitrogen and potassium fertilization accordingly.
Splitting / Cracking	Cracks or splits appear on the head due to rapid growth, high humidity, and excessive internal water pressure. Control: Avoid excess irrigation and fertilizer application.
Blindness	Loss of inner leaves within the head, leaving only outer leaves. Caused by both low and high temperatures. Control: Regulate nursery temperature. For raised bed nurseries, provide adequate irrigation and shading.
Wiry Stem	Elongated hypocotyls in seedlings, leading to hard stems and fewer leaves in mature plants. Caused by high temperatures. Control: Regulate nursery temperature. For raised bed nurseries, ensure proper irrigation and shading.