Taiwan: Suitable for processing and export markets, cabbage Taichung No. 3 is heat-resistant, disease-resistant, and can be cultivated on flat land in summer

Published 2024년 8월 26일

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A new cabbage variety called "Taichung No. 3" has been developed by the Taichung District Agricultural Improvement Station in Taiwan, boasting superior heat resistance and resistance to yellow leaf disease. This variety is designed for summer cultivation in flat areas, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional soft cabbage varieties commonly used under high temperatures. With a yield exceeding 600 grams and good storage and transportation characteristics, "Taichung No. 3" is expected to replace a portion of the imported cabbage used for processing and provide farmers with a new planting option. The variety's hardness also makes it well-suited for export markets, potentially balancing production and sales.
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Original content

Cabbage (cabbage) can be eaten in Taiwan all year round, but in summer the high temperatures in the flatlands are detrimental to production. The main production areas are concentrated in Nantou, Yilan and other high-cold areas. Rainfall and typhoons in spring and summer often cause production losses and easily cause fluctuations in vegetable prices. Agriculture The Taichung District Agricultural Improvement Station spent ten years developing a new cabbage variety "Taichung No. 3". It has good heat resistance and resistance to yellow leaf disease. It is suitable for summer planting in flat areas. Because it is a hard-type variety, it has a tender and crisp taste and is resistant to storage and transportation. Excellent, suitable for development, processing, export and other purposes. The domestic cultivation area of cabbage is about 8,300 hectares, making it the largest leaf vegetable. The suitable growth temperature for cabbage is between 15 and 25°C. In areas with high ...
Source: Agriharvest

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