Spiner F1 collards 5G

Mode of Pollination:

Cross Pollination

Growing areas:

Low to High attitudes

150 g

Approx. seeds/gm:

230 seeds

45x 45 cm or 45 x 30 cm

Non-heading with semi-erect leaf attitude and growing points starting at lower part of short stem

Maturity:

40 - 50 days after transplanting

Leaf Shape:

Obovate  with broadly round apex

Leaf blistering:

Very weak

Leaf Color:

Dark green entire leaf type

Average leaf weight per plant:

0.7 - 1 kg

Yield potential:

20 -25 tons /acre

Bolting Tendancy:

High bolting tolerance

Diseases:

Notable field resistance to Ring spot, Fusarium yellow and Black rot diseases

Usage:

Lightly sauteed in oil until tender, flavored with onion and seasoned with salt. Cab be served either as main accompaniments or as a side dish with preferred meat.

Health Benefits:

Rich in vitamins A which strengthens the eyes, Vitamin C for body cell repair and skin smoothening, fiber that aid in digestion and lower cholestrol levels