Golden Acre Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) - 100 Seeds
Features:
- Heirloom
- Non-GMO
- Open Pollinated
- American Grown Seeds
- Days to Maturity: 60-65
- USDA Zones: 3-12
Description:
Golden Acre Cabbage is an early-maturing, compact variety, prized for its smooth, firm heads and exceptional flavor. In about 60-65 days, these cabbages are ready for harvest, typically producing 3-5 lb heads, perfect for smaller garden spaces. The crisp texture and mildly sweet flavor make them an excellent choice for slaws, stir fries, and other culinary dishes. The heads are dense, and the variety is ideal for gardeners looking for a reliable crop in both spring and fall. For optimal growth, Golden Acre Cabbages thrive in rich soil enhanced with high-quality compost and nitrogen-rich amendments.
Growing Instructions:
- Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 2 inches apart in good quality soil.
- Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors about 4 weeks before the last frost, spacing them 12 to 18 inches apart in rows that are 3-4 feet apart. Bury the stems midway up for sturdy growth.
- Fall Planting: For a fall harvest, direct sow or transplant seedlings in mid-summer.
- Companion Planting: Avoid planting cabbage near pole beans or tomatoes. Instead, plant with aromatic herbs like thyme, peppermint, sage, or rosemary to help repel pests such as the white cabbage moth.
- Soil: Golden Acre Cabbages thrive in nutrient-rich soil with plenty of compost and nitrogen.