Description: Home gardeners and market gardeners alike appreciate the compact and highly productive growth habit of Golden Acre cabbage. The heads are smaller but pack all of the flavour and texture you need from a quality cabbage. Cultivation of this heirloom cabbage dates back to the 1920's. Early maturing.
Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: ~ 200 seeds
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var Pekinensis
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 63 days
Exposure: Full sun
Seed source: Organically grown
Germination: 4 - 7 days at 15 - 22ºC.
Indoors: 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Provide warmth until germination then move to a cooler yet sunny spot or under lights. Apply Sea Magic™ from the first watering.
Outdoors: Direct seed once the soil is workable.
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: Spacing seedlings 12" apart in rows 18'' apart.
Direct Seed Spacing: Sow seeds 3" apart in rows 18" apart. Thin seedlings to 12".
Planting Out: Plant in well-drained fertile soil once seedlings are established and the risk of frost has passed.
Growing in Containers: May be grown in large pots or raised beds.
Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a composty soil mix, then supplement regularly with a balanced organic fertilizer.
Watering (Containers): Water deeply as the soil becomes dry to the touch. During the hot months, check daily.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Not suited to mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.
Watering (Garden): Water new transplants regularly to establish roots. Once established, water deeply as required.
Pest/Disease Issues: Protect from flea beetles by using floating row covers, from planting time. Use BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) to control cabbage moths.
Suitability for Indoors: Cabbage can be grown indoors, but this is a specialized project.
What about Grow Lights? Grow lights are required to grow this crop indoors, and cabbage is pretty stinky... but it can be done!
Sustainability
All seeds offered at Sage Garden are from certified organic growers
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