Super Sweet Cabbage Variety Evaluation-2002 Report
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Collapse ▲This is a 2004 report from a NC Specialty Crops Program Project. It is posted for historical reference purposes.
Reviewed by Jeanine Davis, NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University on 10/20/2022.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Doug Sanders, John Rushing, and Roger McFeeters
TYPE OF PROJECT: Research
LOCATION: Cunningham Research Station – Kinston, NC
IMPACT
Research is being conducted to identify Super Sweet cabbage varieties that are suitable for production in eastern North Carolina. These cabbage varieties have the potential to appeal to a wider market than traditional (bitter) varieties, and offer growers an opportunity to diversify their crop production. Since this project incorporates analysis of both cultivation techniques and marketing strategies, growers in eastern NC stand to profit significantly from this cutting-edge research.
INTRODUCTION
Super Sweet cabbage represents a breakthrough in cultivar development. New cultigens developed by Seminis Seed Co. have none of the bitter taste of common cabbage.North Carolina State University has had the opportunity to test these cultigens for adaptability to eastern North Carolina, and our involvement in this cutting-edge research will provide growers with an alternative crop and potential new markets. Marketing research has also been initiated with a consumer survey intended to evaluate development of value-added products for this crop (Details on this project are reported in “Consumer Preference for Coleslaw”).
METHODS
Six new Super Sweet cabbage cultigens were grown in a randomized complete block design with 4 replicates. Rows were 20 feet long with 5 feet between centers, and in-row spacing was 12 inches. Plants were transplanted to the field on March 19, 2002 and harvesting occurred between May 23 and June 26. Plots were irrigated with an overhead sprinkler system. Cultigens were evaluated for horticultural characteristics, yield, and resistance to common diseases.
RESULTS
| Variety | Total Weight | Yield per Acre (50# bag) |
Average Head Weight (lbs) | Average Core Height (mm) | Average Core Width (mm) | Rank* | Notes |
| C28xC505 | 32 | 559 | 3.5 | 68 | 34 | 2 | oblate |
| C30xC576 | 21 | 362 | 2.6 | 61 | 29 | 6 | small |
| C30xC757 | 32 | 550 | 3.2 | 59 | 33 | 4 | good |
| C758xC221 | 33 | 578 | 3.9 | 65 | 37 | 3 | oblate |
| C759xC223 | 33 | 569 | 3.5 | 62 | 36 | 5 | sm late |
| EX5210399 | 30 | 517 | 3.2 | 60 | 29 | 1 | good |
| LSD | 8* | 132* | 0.7* | 6.6* | 3* |
*Rank 1=best
C28xC505 and C759xC223 produced many adventitious buds prior to harvest. C30xC576 developed into a cone shaped head and was the slowest grower. This may account for the lower yields and weights. All varieties appeared slow to develop a sizable head, which may be overcome by greater in row spacing. All of the cultigens were very dense, as evidenced by the high weight, but visually they seemed small. The density made it hard to determine harvest.