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Brassica oleracea capitata## HOW TO GROW CABBAGE Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 16 weeks before first fros t for storage types, 13 weeks for fresh types, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct sow when daytime soil temperatures warm to 75˚F. Cool weather crop, optimally brown between 60–70˚F. For mild winters where tamps are rarely below 32˚F, transplant September to February. Drought sensitive, mature heads are vulnerable to splitting under stress from rain following a dry spell, keep moisture even. Mature when the tight head leaf begins to fold back on itself. Soil pH 6–7.5. Hardiness zones 5-9. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 29M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years.Planting Depth 1/4–1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚FDays to Germ. 10-15Plant Spacing 12–18”Row Spacing 18–36”Days To Maturity 63Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil Red Express Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 8,100 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 32,400 seeds##Compact plants and solid, round, 2-4 lb. small heads with good appearance and flavor. Uniform with beautiful color. Relatively split tolerant. Earlier than many other varieties, recommended for Northern climates. Tags: Color: Purple, Size: Small, Season: Spring Fall, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge. Show more