Farao Cabbage by High Mowing Organic Seeds - Delicious, early heads are sweet and tender!
Leaves are thin and juicy with a slight peppery bite, perfect for stir-fries and egg rolls. Small, uniform heads with attractive rosebud wrappers are great for smaller households and pack nicely in boxes. Round heads with a short core hold well in summer heat; habit suitable for dense plantings.
- Early fresh market
- 3-4 lb heads
- Hybrid
- 25 Seeds
- 63 days from transplants
Disease Resistance Details
Intermediate Resistance: Tip Burn
Instructions -
Cabbages prefer well-drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of the garden area two weeks before planting. If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft.
Direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 75°F. Start seeds indoors or in cold frames 4-6 weeks before the planting date. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75°F but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 50°F.
Cabbage is mature when the tight outer leaf of the head begins to fold back on itself. Cut heads flat on the underside. Cabbage is best stored at 32°F, with high humidity and good air circulation.
- Loose, well-drained fertile soils
- Plant 1/2" deep
- Space 10-18" apart for fresh market; 18-24" for storage and processing
- Row Spacing: 12-18" for fresh market; 18-34" for storage and processing
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