Description: An absolutely gorgeous deep-red cabbage that tolerates summer heat and delivers on sweet flavour and crunchy texture. Considered one of the best open-pollinated red cabbages available.
USDA Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 25 seeds
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 75 - 90 days
Exposure: Full sun
Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic
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 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.
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.
