Picalina

Crop stability and storage potential of Peking cabbage

"Pikalina" is a breeding response from Ukrainian specialists to the needs of professional vegetable growers focused on both rapid market turnover and long-term inventory management. In the Peking cabbage segment, many hybrids are vulnerable to bacterial infections; however, this variety stands out due to its genetic resistance to bacteriosis. This is a critical factor for achieving a marketable yield under fluctuating humidity conditions.

Agronomic advantages

• Ripening period: 60–70 days allows for effective scheduled harvesting.
• Shelf life: the ability to maintain marketability for up to 6 months makes Pikalina a favorite for winter distribution.
• Compactness: heads weighing 1.0–1.5 kg are perfectly suited for retail chains where packaging standards are oriented toward portion consumption.

Unlike earlier-maturing analogs, this hybrid does not aim for "explosive" growth, which ensures a dense head structure and excellent internal texture. The green color of the leaves is retained during storage without losing appeal for fresh produce consumers. It is an optimal solution for farmers aiming to supply supermarkets and markets during the off-season, when the shortage of high-quality vegetable raw materials becomes most apparent.