Captino Covo Seedlings are a trusted and high-performing variety of African traditional leafy vegetable (covo), well-known in Zimbabwe for their vigorous growth, excellent leaf size, and consistent yields. Farmers and home gardeners choose Captino for its fast maturity, strong disease tolerance, and ability to produce large harvests over an extended period.
This variety is ideal for family consumption, local markets, and commercial supply because it produces dark-green, broad, and tender leaves with an excellent flavor profile. With Captino Covo, you can be assured of nutritious, reliable, and profitable greens.
Fast Maturity: Ready for harvest in just 35–50 days after transplanting.
Extended Harvesting: Multiple cuttings possible, providing a continuous yield.
Nutritious & Healthy: Rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.
High Yielding: Produces abundant, large, and market-preferred leaves.
Disease Tolerance: Strong resistance to common pests and diseases.
Adaptable Variety: Performs well in different soils and climates across Zimbabwe.
Maturity: 35–50 days
Spacing: 30 cm between plants × 45 cm between rows
Plant Height: 40–60 cm, bushy growth with wide leaves
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, with good organic content (pH 6.0–7.5)
Watering: Requires consistent moisture for tender leaves
Sunlight: Best under full sun, but tolerates partial shade
Harvesting: Pick outer leaves regularly to encourage new flushes
Staple vegetable for Zimbabwean meals (served with sadza, stews, and relishes)
Fresh market sales and bulk supply
Commercial farming for supermarkets and restaurants
Nutritious, everyday household consumption
At Carol’s Seedlings & Vegetables, our Captino Covo Seedlings are raised under expert care, ensuring:
Healthy root systems for strong field establishment
Uniform plant growth for easy management and high yields
Superior resistance to local diseases and pests
Reliable results in Zimbabwean conditions year-round
When you choose Captino Covo, you invest in a steady harvest of nutritious, high-demand leafy greens.
Available in bulk trays for commercial farmers and smaller packs for home gardeners. Pickup and delivery available across Zimbabwe.
👉 Order Captino Covo Seedlings today from Carol’s Seedlings & Vegetables and enjoy a steady, nutritious, and profitable harvest of covo!
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Captino Covo Seedlings: The High-Yield, Drought-Tolerant African Kale for Zimbabwean Farmers
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