Seeds - Cabbage, Emiko OG (HM)
$4.79
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Description: Very consistent, broad Napa cabbage with mild, tender leaves. Every plant has compact, attractive heads with dark green wrapper leaves and vanilla interiors. An excellent choice for commercial growers! Holds well in the field; good resistance to bolting in summer temperatures. Slightly larger and later than Kaboko but a good substitute. From Bejo Seeds. Disease and bolt-resistant · 10" heads.
Pack Size: 25 seeds
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var Pekinensis
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 60 - 63 days
Exposure: Full sun
Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic
Germination: 4 - 7 days at 15 - 22ºC.
Indoors: 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Provide warmth until germination then move to a cooler yet sunny spot or under lights. Apply Sea Magic™ from 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 risk of frost has passed.
Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a composty soil mix, then supplement regularly with a balanced organic fertilizer.
Watering (Containers): Water deeply as 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.
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