Sukuma Matumbo, also known as curly kale, is popular among farmers due to its non-acidic taste and lengthy harvesting period.
To grow Sukuma Matumbo, you can raise or purchase seedlings from a seedling raiser.
For best results, consider using Syngenta’s Malkia curly kale seeds. This early-maturing kale variety produces large leaves and delivers excellent leaf quality.
The variety is an open-field type of plant that produces high-quality leaves with an attractive green colour and is also known for its high yield.
Malkia curly kale has tender leaves and is excellent for the consumer’s taste.
Transplant the seedlings into manure-filled holes, spacing them 30cm apart. Drenching the plants with insecticides, such as Emmaron 30sc, is essential to eliminating soil-related pests.
On the 14th day after transplanting, topdress the plants with DAP fertilizer.
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Remember to regularly water the plants, especially during hot weather, and remove weeds from the farm to prevent the growth of pests like aphids.
For faster growth rates, topdress the plants with UREA every two weeks.
Spray the plants with Emmaron 30sc or Thunder insecticides to control common pests, such as diamond black moths (DBM) and aphids.
Harvesting can begin 30-45 days after transplanting, depending on the management practices.
In conclusion, the key to growing Sukuma Matumbo is to plant in fertile soils, irrigate when necessary, and promptly control pests.
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