- Growing Tips
- Specifications
Start indoors 5-7 weeks before the last frost. Before transplanting outdoors, harden for one week, by putting outside during the day. Plant in a sunny location where cabbage was not grown the previous year. Enrich the soil with vegetable food; and firm over seed after planting. Keep soil moist and weed free. Feed every 4-6 weeks; and protect from insects. Harvest cabbage when the head is firm by cutting just below the lowest leaves. Heads will be between 5-7 inches in diameter.
Rotate the location where you plant cabbage each year, and remove the roots after harvesting, to help avoid soil borne diseases.
A late summer planting, in areas with mild winters, can provide a beautiful garden edge, or a tasty winter crop.
Wit & Wisdom: Plant near beans and cucumbers, not near broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, or tomatoes. For a complete list of cabbage's friends and foes, read The Old Farmer's Almanac Cabbage Growing Guide!
The Old Farmer's Almanac Cabbage Seeds (Golden Acre)
Weight | 4 Grams |
Country of Origin | United States |
Packaging | Packet |
Seed Type | Non-GMO, Premium, Heirloom |
Growth Medium | Soil |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Hardiness Zone | USDA 3-12 |
Seed Count | Approximately 950 Seeds |
When to Plant | Spring and Early Fall |
Packed for Year | 2021 |
Scientific (Latin) Name | Brassica Olercea Var. Capitata |
Planting Depth | 1/4 Inch |
Plant Spacing | 12-24 Inches |
Row Spacing | 24-36 Inches |
Time to Germination | 7-10 Days |
Time to Maturity / Harvest | 60-70 Days |
Fruit / Vegetable Size | 5-7 Inches |