DESCRIPTION
Good yields of Napa type cabbage. 10″H heads average 5-8″ diameter and weigh 4-4½ lb. Blocky barrel shape. Bright green leaves contrast with bright white ribs. Widely adaptable for most North American growing regions. Extra slow bolter. Suitable for spring to early summer harvest. Chop it up for salads and coleslaw, add to stir-fries or pickle.
CLASSIFICATIONSHYBRID
Created from a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different species or varieties is crossed by human intervention.Typical F1 varieties are deliberately created to breed a desired trait.Gardeners who use hybrid plant varieties usually purchase new seed every year, however, over several years the seed could eventually be used for open pollination
VEGETABLE SEED AND PLANTING GUIDE
| Direct Seed (100 Ft.) | Distance Apart In Row After Thinning | Space Between Rows | Planting Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Oz. | 12-18″ | 24-36″ | 1/2″ |
* This is an estimated guide.Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
57 days
APPROXIMATE SEED COUNT
- 7,812 per Oz.
- 125,000 per Lb.
DISEASE TOLERANCE
Angular Leaf SpotBasil Stem RotBlack RotDowny MildewFusarium Yellows
COMPANIONS
- Beet
- Celery
- Chard
- Cucumber
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Potato
- Spinach
ALLIES
- Chamomile and garlic improve growth and flavor
- Catnip, hyssop, rosemary and sage deter cabbage moth
- Dill improves growth and health
- Mint deters cabbage moth and ants, improves health and flavor
- Nasturtium deters bugs, beetles, aphids
- Southernwood deters cabbage moth, improves growth and flavor
- Tansy deters cabbageworm and cutworm
- Thyme deters cabbageworm
ENEMIES
- Kohlrabi and tomato stunt each other’s growth
