OPTIMA

Stable Beijing Cabbage Yield: Potential of the "Optima" Hybrid

In the mid-early Beijing cabbage segment, the main challenge for farmers remains the crop's susceptibility to soil-borne pathogens. The "Ataman" agro-company has introduced a solution in the form of the "Optima" hybrid, which prioritizes endurance and marketability over record-breaking vegetation periods.

Agrotechnical Advantages

A maturation period of 60–70 days allows for well-planned harvesting for long-term storage. Unlike many early-ripening counterparts, "Optima" forms a dense head weighing between 1.0 and 2.0 kg, which maintains its shape during transport. The dark green leaf color indicates a high chlorophyll content, which positively impacts shelf life.

Disease Resistance

The hybrid's main asset is its genetic resistance to Fusarium wilt and clubroot. This is critical for farms operating on fields with a high infection background, where growing conventional varieties often leads to a 30–50% yield loss due to root damage.

• Target audience: professional vegetable growers focused on long-term storage (as opposed to "salad" types meant for immediate consumption).
• Key Strengths: robust immune system, compact head size, excellent density.
• Note: requires adherence to fertilization technology to reach the maximum weight of 2 kg.