Mahyco MAHY 139 F1 Hybrid Cabbage Seeds

Mahyco MAHY 139 Hybrid Cabbage Seeds with Compact Marketable Heads

Mahyco MAHY 139 is a mid-segment hybrid cabbage variety developed for commercial production. It produces waxy bluish-green foliage and compact, semi-round heads with an attractive light-green colour.

The heads generally weigh approximately 1.3–1.8 kg under suitable cultivation conditions. MAHY 139 matures in about 68 days after transplanting and provides a field-holding capacity of more than 20 days, offering farmers useful flexibility in harvesting and marketing.

Mahyco MAHY 139 Cabbage Specifications

Key Features

• Mid-Segment Hybrid: Suitable for commercial cabbage cultivation during the recommended regional season.
• Waxy Foliage: Plants develop attractive waxy bluish-green leaves.
• Compact Heads: Produces dense and market-friendly cabbage heads.
• Semi-Round Shape: Head shape supports uniform grading and market presentation.
• Good Head Weight: Average head weight ranges from approximately 1.3–1.8 kg.
• Useful Field Holding: Heads may remain marketable in the field for more than 20 days under suitable conditions.
• Medium Maturity: Harvest maturity is expected around 68 days after transplanting.

Benefits for Farmers

• Produces compact heads suitable for commercial fresh-market sale.
• Uniform head characteristics can support easier grading and packing.
• Good average head weight supports marketable production potential.
• Extended field holding provides greater flexibility in harvest planning.
• Helps farmers schedule harvesting according to labour and market demand.
• Attractive light-green heads and waxy foliage support market presentation.
• Medium maturity allows planned crop scheduling and market supply.

Head and Plant Characteristics

Recommended Growing Information

Nursery and Transplanting Method

1. Select genuine seed from an unopened and properly labelled Mahyco pack.
2. Prepare a clean and well-drained nursery medium or use sterilised seedling trays.
3. Sow seeds at a shallow and uniform depth according to the pack instructions.
4. Maintain sufficient moisture without saturating the nursery medium.
5. Protect seedlings from damping-off, heavy rainfall and extreme temperatures.
6. Gradually harden seedlings before transplanting into the main field.
7. Transplant only healthy, uniform and actively growing seedlings.
8. Irrigate immediately after transplanting to support establishment.

Crop Management Tips

• Prepare a fine and properly drained field before transplanting.
• Use well-decomposed organic manure and a soil-test-based fertilizer programme.
• Maintain consistent irrigation during vegetative growth and head formation.
• Avoid severe moisture fluctuations, particularly during rapid head development.
• Control weeds during the early crop stages to reduce competition.
• Monitor regularly for diamondback moth, cabbage caterpillar, aphids and other pests.
• Check the crop for black rot, damping-off and other locally important diseases.
• Use only registered crop-protection products according to their labels.
• Harvest compact heads before splitting or loss of market quality occurs.

Harvesting and Market Suitability

MAHY 139 heads should be harvested when they become firm, compact and reach the required market size. Cut the heads carefully with a clean knife while retaining sufficient wrapper leaves for handling protection.

The variety’s field-holding capacity of more than 20 days may provide useful harvest flexibility. Actual holding duration depends on temperature, rainfall, irrigation, head maturity and crop health, so fields should be inspected regularly.

Why Farmers Can Choose Mahyco MAHY 139

• Official Mahyco mid-segment cabbage hybrid.
• Produces waxy bluish-green foliage.
• Develops compact, semi-round, light-green heads.
• Average head weight of approximately 1.3–1.8 kg.
• Reaches maturity around 68 days after transplanting.
• Offers more than 20 days of field-holding capacity.
• Suitable for commercial fresh-market production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average head weight of MAHY 139 cabbage?

The average head weight is approximately 1.3–1.8 kg under suitable growing and crop-management conditions.

How many days does MAHY 139 take to mature?

It reaches harvest maturity in approximately 68 days after transplanting. Actual maturity may vary with climate and cultivation conditions.

What is the head shape and colour?

MAHY 139 produces compact, semi-round heads with an attractive light-green colour.

What is the field-holding capacity of this variety?

Mahyco states that MAHY 139 has a field-holding capacity of more than 20 days under suitable conditions.

What does field-holding capacity mean?

It refers to the period during which mature heads may remain in the field while retaining acceptable market quality. It provides flexibility but does not mean harvesting should be delayed without regular crop inspection.

What is the recommended seed rate and spacing?

Follow the current Mahyco seed-pack instructions or local agricultural recommendations. Seed rate and spacing depend on germination, season, soil fertility and desired head size.

Does MAHY 139 have disease resistance?

No specific disease-resistance claim is stated on the official Mahyco product page. Do not advertise resistance unless it is confirmed on the current seed pack.