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Michelle F1 Hybrid Cabbage – High-Yielding, Disease-Tolerant Variety - Continental Seeds Co. Limited Seeds in Kenya | Mel-Agri
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Michelle F1 Hybrid Cabbage – High-Yielding, Disease-Tolerant Variety

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Elevate your cabbage production with Michelle F1 (commonly known as Michelle F1 Hybrid Cabbage), a robust and widely adapted hybrid variety popular among Kenyan growers. From Continental Seeds, this medium-maturity cabbage delivers uniform, compact heads with excellent market appeal, long shelf life, and strong performance in various growing conditions.

Key Features

Medium Maturity-Ready for harvest in 75–80 days after transplanting (early to medium season), enabling quick cycles and good market timing in both long and short rains.
High Yield Potential- Up to 40–74 tons per acre (or 20–25 tons/ha in some reports) under optimal management; reliable even in challenging conditions.
Head Characteristics . Medium to large, round, very compact, and uniform heads weighing 3–5 kg (up to 4–6 kg with excellent management); firm, fresh bluish-green outer leaves with strong waxy texture for better protection and appearance.
Disease & Pest Resistance — Notable field tolerance/resistance to Black Rot (Xcc), good against Diamond Back Moth (DBM) attacks, and tolerance to downy mildew, bolt, and other common threats like ring spot.
Agronomic Strengths — Strong vigorous plant with medium-large frame, excellent wrapper leaves for extended freshness in the market and on retail shelves; good field holding ability (stays fresh longer post-harvest).
Adaptability — Performs well in most Kenyan growing areas, including highlands, mid-altitudes, and transitional zones; widely adaptable with strong performance under field conditions.
Recommended Planting — Spacing: 60 cm × 45 cm (for medium heads) or 60 cm × 60 cm (for larger heads); seed rate: Approx. 75g per acre (high germination); plant population around 11,000–15,000 plants/acre depending on spacing.
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Product Overview

Elevate your cabbage production with Michelle F1 (commonly known as Michelle F1 Hybrid Cabbage), a robust and widely adapted hybrid variety popular among Kenyan growers. From Continental Seeds, this medium-maturity cabbage delivers uniform, compact heads with excellent market appeal, long shelf life, and strong performance in various growing conditions.

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Yes, absolutely. Mel-Agri is an authorized dealer of certified agricultural inputs in Kenya. Every package of Michelle F1 Hybrid Cabbage – High-Yielding, Disease-Tolerant Variety is sourced directly from Continental Seeds Co. Limited and verified for authenticity, quality, and expiration dates. We do not sell counterfeit or uncertified products.

The current price of Michelle F1 Hybrid Cabbage – High-Yielding, Disease-Tolerant Variety is KES 500 at Mel-Agri. We strive to offer the most competitive market rates for genuine inputs, ensuring farmers get original quality at fair prices.

We offer fast nationwide delivery across all 47 counties in Kenya, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri, and Meru. Orders above KES 10,000 qualify for free delivery. For orders under KES 10,000, we charge a flat delivery fee of KES 300. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours and delivered within 1 to 3 business days.

For planting Michelle F1 Hybrid Cabbage – High-Yielding, Disease-Tolerant Variety, follow certified seeds standards: generally space row-to-row at 75cm and plant-to-plant at 25cm, placing the seed about 2-5cm deep. Ensure the soil has sufficient moisture at planting and apply basal fertilizer (like NPK or DAP) to stimulate early root development.

Total Price

KES 500