Melissa F1

Focus on Processing and Field Performance

Savoy cabbage Melissa F1 from Bejo is a strategic choice for commercial growers aiming for high-yield consistency and robust field health. In modern agriculture, where Fusarium wilt presents a significant risk to yield, this hybrid offers excellent resistance, ensuring a reliable harvest with reduced reliance on heavy fungicide applications.

Agronomic Insights and Application

With a maturity cycle of 70–80 days, Melissa F1 is perfectly suited for the main growing season. It develops dense, round, dark green heads weighing between 2.0 and 3.0 kg. This structural integrity is a primary advantage for the processing sector. Unlike standard savoy varieties, the leaf quality of Melissa F1 is ideal for the production of cabbage rolls and other semi-finished food products, where leaf elasticity and transport durability are critical requirements.

• Planting Density: A recommended population of 30,000–35,000 plants per hectare allows for optimal development, ensuring each head reaches its target weight and uniform shape.
• End-Use: While primarily targeted at the processing industry, its premium appearance and flavor profile make it a competitive product for fresh market retailers.
• Disease Management: Genetic resistance to Fusarium wilt allows growers to manage fields with higher infection pressure with confidence.

By choosing Bejo’s Melissa F1, growers secure a predictable production cycle. The hybrid’s reliability in the field, combined with its excellent marketability, makes it a staple for farms that prioritize quality and efficiency in their cabbage rotation programs.