Tausi F1 collard is a hybrid variety of collard greens (sukuma wiki) commonly grown in East Africa.
Here are its main features:
🌱 General Description
A hybrid sukuma wiki variety.
Grows vigorously with strong, broad green leaves.
Popular among farmers for both subsistence and commercial production.
✨ Key Characteristics
Early maturity: Ready for first harvest in about 60–75 days after transplanting.
Yield: High yielding compared to open-pollinated collard varieties.
Leaves: Broad, dark green, tender, and attractive — preferred in the market.
Harvest window: Long harvesting period if well managed (pick-and-regrow).
Tolerance: Good tolerance to common leaf diseases like black rot and pests.
Adaptation: Performs well in a wide range of altitudes (low to highland).
🥬 Management Tips
Spacing: 60 cm × 45 cm (about 12,000–15,000 plants per acre).
Soil: Well-drained fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.5.
Fertilization: Apply manure and top dress with nitrogen (CAN/Urea) to encourage leafy growth.
Harvesting: Pluck outer leaves weekly; can yield for 3–5 months.
