Seed is the primary essential farming input that any farmer can’t do away with whatsoever. Like other seeds, cabbage seeds are very available from most of the licensed agro vets, private-owned and government seed producing companies in all packaged rates and varieties that any farmer might need.
The price of cabbage seeds in Kenya ranges from Ksh.50 to Ksh.39,500, from 10 to 2500g, depending on the variety or the company that produces them, such as Kenya Seed Company and SimLaw Seeds.
Kenya Seed Price List
Kenya Seed is the leading seed-producing company and government parastatal, and they are specialists in producing quality cabbage seeds for commercial and research purposes.
Here is a list of their varieties and prices per gram:
Gloria F1 Cabbage Variety Price
It is the most popular variety, with the highest yields per acre, and its prices are:
Gloria F1 10g ksh.780
Gloria F1 25g ksh.1930
Gloria F1 50g ksh.3860
The Copenhagen Market Cabbage Variety Price
It is the most common variety with slightly affordable prices, especially for low-income farmers. Below are some of its prices:
Copenhagen Market 10g ksh.50
Copenhagen Market 20g ksh.65
Copenhagen Market 25g ksh.80
Copenhagen Market 50 ksh.160
Queen F1 cabbage Variety Price
It is amongst the best-recommended seed varieties, with their price being as below:
Queen F1 50g ksh.3740
Sugar Loaf Seed Variety Price
The price of Sugar Loaf is similar to that of Copenhagen in Kenya.
Sugar Loaf 50g ksh.180
How Many Cabbage Seeds in Grams?
The average number of seeds per gram of cabbage is 300; therefore, when you buy a sachet of 10g, you can expect a total of 3,000 seeds. This can be done through calculation such that in 10g = 300 seeds, therefore we multiply to get 3,000 (10 300) = 300 seeds.
It is crucial to know how many seeds are in a sachet or a packet before making a purchase. The weight and quantity of seeds are typically indicated on the package by the seed company.
Best Cabbage Seeds in Kenya
1. Michelle F1 cabbage seeds
The Michelle F1 variety matures in 80 days from transplanting. The recommended crop spacing is 60 cm x 60 cm. They yield approximately 40–74 tonnes per acre, with their heads averagely weighing 3-5 kg.
2. Amigo F1 Cabbage
It is also tolerant of Black Rot and Diamond Back Moth (DBM). Amigo F1 is characterized by green and semi-round heads weighing 4–6 kg. This variety requires warm or cool areas and matures within 90–100 days, yielding around 45,000–68,000kg per acre.
3. Copenhagen Market
It requires a cool or warm climate; plant spacing is 60 cm x 45 cm; and the maturity period is 65–70 days after transplanting. They are early-maturing with small to medium round heads that are uniform in size, weighing 2–2.5 kg and yielding 20,000–30,000 kg per acre.
4. Baraka F1 Cabbage
It is a variety with high yields; it is bluish green in colour with a round head weighing 4–6 kg and matures within 75 days. It has good field holding capacity and is highly tolerant to Black Rot, Ring Spot, and Cabbage Yellows. They are of good ground clearance, yielding up to approximately 40,000–50,000 kg per acre.
5. Gloria F1 Cabbage
It is a medium-late maturing variety, ready for harvesting within 90 days after transplanting, and has a solid blue-green colour with a thick waxy layer. It is not prone to splitting and keeps well after harvesting.
It is tolerant to Black Rot and resistant to Fusarium yellows; the plant spacing is 60 cm x 60 cm, head weight, 3-5 kg, yielding about 30,000–50,000 kg per acre.
6. Blue Dynasty F1Cabbage
This variety has good tolerance to Black Rot, Cabbage Ring Spot, Diamond Back Moth (DBM), and Fusarium Yellows and can do well in warm areas. The crop spacing is 60 cm x 60 cm, with the maturity period being between 80 and 85 days after transplanting. This variety is medium-late maturing with a round, compact-shaped head, weighing 4–5 kg. They can yield approximately 45,000–68,000 kg per acre.
7. Green Challenger F1 Cabbage
Its colour is blue-green with a rich, creamy internal colour. Its tolerance to Diamond Back Moth (DBM), Black Rot, and Fusarium Yellows is high. Plant spacing is 30 x 30 cm or 60 x 60 cm. It takes 60 days to mature after transplanting. They are early maturing; the heads are round with a compact size, weighing 2.5–3 kg. The yields per acre are 40,000–50,000 kg.
8. Amiran Cabbage Seeds
Amiran is a seed company that has been long known for seed production in Kenya. They produce several cabbage varieties that include:
Victoria F1
They have suitable transport and storage qualities and have excellent heads that are compact with uniformity, leading to well-sealed heads. It takes between 70 and 75 days to mature, and the heads weigh approximately 4-5 kg, or about 45-56 tonnes per acre.
White Cabbage F1 Landini
They are early-maturing and suitable for fresh market processing, with the ability to adapt to various climatic conditions. They take 80–100 days to mature after transplanting. The heads are green and round, weighing about 3–5 kg.
Romus F1 seed variety
They are medium-sized plants with little wrapper leaves. It is a very flexible variety with good field standing ability and can be transplanted throughout the year. They are tolerant to n and cracking. The heads are medium red with a round shape, weighing around 1.5–2 kg and mature within 75 days after transplanting.
Taurus F1
Their maturity period takes 100–110 days after transplanting. They have round to flat-round blue-green heads and weigh 4–6 kg. Tarus F1 is known for its good field holding capacity and resistance to bolting and bursting.
NIZ 1043 F1
They have a round green-shaped head; they take 65 days to mature after transplanting, weighing 3–4.5 kg per head. They are resistant to fusarium conglutinant with good field standing ability.
Tycoon F1
Tycoon F1 has vigorous plant growth and good heat tolerance; they have blue-green leaves with excellent head cover and good field holding capacity. The head averagely weighs 3–4.5 kg.
They are early-maturing and take 70-75 days to be ready for harvest. Tycoon F1 is also highly resistant to Black Rot and Fusarium Conglutinas.
Where to Buy Cabbage Seeds in Kenya
Cabbage seeds are very available in any licensed agro vet shop around, but conveniently you can visit:
i. Kenya Seed Company Outlet Shops
ii. Simlaw Seed Company Limited
iii. Continental Seeds company limited
iv. County Growers
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