Annual cabbage seed Botran

fusarium resistantspring

New! Widely adapted with black rot resistance. Performs well as a spring or fall crop in the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and the Carolinas. Plants may be grown 8–9" apart for 3–4-lb. heads and up to 18" apart for 7–8-lb. heads. High resistance to Fusarium yellows; and intermediate resistance to black rot. Avg. 98,500 seeds/lb. Packet: 100 seeds. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea CULTURE: Cabbage as well as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and related brassicas are heavy feeders. They require fertile soils in a pH range of 6.5-7.5, supplied with consistent irrigation throughout the growing period. EARLY SPRING CROP: Use early and midseason varieties. Sow 2 seeds per cell in 50- or 72-cell plug flats, 3-4 seeds/in. in 20-row flats, or in outdoor beds 1/4" deep. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 4-6 weeks. If possible, keep soil temperature over 75°F (24°C) until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60°F (16°C). Transplant outdoors, 4-6 weeks after sowing, 12-18" apart in rows 18-36" apart. Cabbage prefers cooler growing temperatures, between 55-75°F (13-24°C), optimum being 60-70°F (16-21°C), but will produce good crops under warmer, summer conditions. FALL CROP: Use midseason and storage varieties. Start seedlings as above in May and transplant to the garden in June-July. To ensure mature heads, seed the crop early in areas where heavy freezes occur early in fall.