Description
Cabbage is a popular vegetable and can grow in indoor condition. These seeds are heirloom seeds. 1 packet contains approx. 30 Cabbage Heirloom seeds.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea or variants) is a leafy green biennial plant, grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. Closely related to other cole crops, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts, it descends from B. oleracea var. oleracea, a wild field cabbage.
Cabbage heads generally range from 1 to 8 pounds (0.5 to 4 kg), and can be green, purple and white. Smooth-leafed firm-headed greencabbages are the most common, with smooth-leafed red and crinkle-leafed savoy cabbages of both colors seen more rarely.This cool-season crop grows best when daytime temperatures are in the 60s F. Direct-seed or transplant spring crops for fresh use in summer.Plant fall crops for winter storage or sauerkraut.Lifecycle: annualEase-of-care: moderately difficult, Requires good soil, timely planting and protection from pests.Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 40 |
| Common Name | Cabbage |
| Height | Up to 1 feet |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Fertilize 3 weeks after transplanting
- Keep soil moist with mulch and water 2 inches per week
- Start cabbage seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost
- To prepare the soil, till in aged manure or compost
- Transplant outdoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last expected frost date
- Choose a cloudy afternoon
- Plant 12 to 24 inches apart in rows
- Mulch thickly to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
Cabbage Savoy care
- The planting season for cabbage is quite long
- Early cabbage should be transplanted as soon as possible so that it can mature before summertime heat
- If you have been wondering when to plant cabbage plants, you should know that several varieties are available at different maturity times so you can have a harvest all summer long
- When thinking about when to plant cabbage plants, you should remember that hardened plants can be very tolerant of frosts
- Therefore, you can plant these early in the spring with other cool season vegetables
- Late cabbage can be started during mid-summer, but remember that they won, t develop a head until fall
| Sunlight | Full |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Sandy Loam Soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Cabbage Savoy special feature
Leafy vegetable
Cabbage Savoy uses
Medicinal Use:
- Cabbage is a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber
Culinary Use:
- Cabbage is prepared and consumed in many ways
- The simplest options include eating the vegetable raw or steaming it, though many cuisines pickle, stew, saut, e or braise cabbage
- Pickling is one of the most popular ways of preserving cabbage