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Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata Cabbage is mainly an annual cool season crop; it is frost hardy. Sow late summer to late autumn depending on area. In temperate areas sow September - March, depending on variety; in subtropical areas sow late autumn to early winter. In tropical areas sow April - August, during the dry season but generally cabbages do not perform particularly well in the tropics. Sugarloaf types are a better choice in warmer areas than larger cabbages. Red cabbages are sometimes ignored by White Cabbage butterfly, making them less pest-prone. Cabbages germinate best between 10 - 25°C soil temperature. Sow seed 10 mm deep in trays or seedbed. Seeds take 7 - 12 days to germinate. Transplant seedlings by first carefully removing the seed leaves and planting deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves. Doing this speeds maturity and makes the plant more resistant to wind damage. Space the plants 35 cm apart, with 65 - 75 cm between rows. Cabbage likes a rich, well-drained soil with a pH 6 - 6.5. Prepare the soil by digging well-rotted compost or animal manure through the bed. Keep the soil moist; add organic fertiliser when plants are half grown. Begin harvest as soon as heads feel solid. Covering young seedlings with a cover such as Vege Net will protect them from White Cabbage butterflies. |
Cabbage 'Early Jersey Wakefield'
Sugarloaf Type
HEarly Jersey Wakefield is an heirloom sugarloaf cabbage introduced in 1840. It has dark green, compact, conical heads 1 - 1.3 kg. The flavour is good and it is quick to mature. The heads hold well and resist splitting. Days to harvest: 60 - 65. SC520 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) OG SC182 UT SC276 UT |
Cabbage 'Golden Acre'Heirloom 'Golden Acre' is an early, ball head variety 15 - 18 cm in diameter, weight 1.3 - 1.8 kg. The leaves are medium green and tightly packed. Eaten raw or cooked, it is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use most of the outer leaves, as the darkest green leaves contain the most nutrients. It is easy to grow and does well on most soils. Days to harvest: 65 - 75. SC528 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) OG SC529 OG SC275 UT SC642 UT SC643 UT |
Cabbage 'Red Acre''Red Acre' is an early, ball head variety 25 - 35 cm in diameter, weight 900 g - 1.8 kg. The heads are dense, deep purple with a sweet flavour. Eaten raw or cooked, it is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use most of the outer leaves as the darkest leaves contain the most nutrients. It is easy to grow and does well on most soils. Resistant to splitting and holds well. Days to harvest: 76. SC570 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) OG SC571 OG SC171 UT SC623 UT SC302 UT |
Cabbage 'Red Express'
OG'Red Express' forms compact plants with solid, deep red heads 1 - 1.8 kg in weight. It is crisp and tender with a good flavour; it can also be used in mesclun mixes. The heads hold well and resist splitting. Days to harvest: 63. SC222 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) SC223 SC224 SC591 SC592 |
Cabbage 'Savoy Perfection'
UT'Savoy Perfection' is an heirloom variety with a 3 kg broad compact head. Leaves are a medium dark green, tender and finely-crinkled. Easily one of the best flavoured cabbages, very mild and sweet. It does not give off a sulphur smell when cooking unlike other cabbage varieties. A very cold tolerant cabbage that holds well in the garden. Savoy cabbages are considered the best-flavoured cabbage and make excellent coleslaw. Days to harvest: 90. SC102 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SC103 SC104 |
Cabbage 'Violaceo di Verona'
UTSyn. 'Verona Purple' 'Violaceo di Verona' is a savoy vintage variety from northern Italy with 4 kg broad compact heads. The outer leaves are dark green, the inner leaves are tinged with a deep plum-pink. The colour develops better with cold weather. Flavour is excellent, mild and sweet. It is very cold tolerant and holds well in the garden. Savoy cabbages are considered the best-flavoured cabbage and make excellent coleslaw. Days to harvest: 80 - 90. SC658 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) SC668 |
Cabbage - Ethiopian
UTBrassica carinata syn. Melanosinapis abyssinica Syn. Abyssinian mustard, Ethiopian kale An indigenous African vegetable variety rich in glucosinolates. The young leaves are used as a salad green; mature leaves as cooked greens; immature flower shoots as broccoli or pickled; seeds as mustard substitute. Ethiopian Cabbage is an annual or biennial cool season crop that grows 60 - 100 cm high. It is hardy and cold tolerant and holds well in the garden. Flowers are very attractive to bees and beneficial insects. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. Days to harvest: 60 - 90. SC490 (approx. 250 seeds per pkt.) SC577 SC261 |
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Chinese Cabbage
syn. napa cabbage; da baicai (Chinese); baguio pechay, pechay wombok (Filipino); wongbok, nappa, hakusai (Japan);
Chinese white cabbage; baechu (Korean)
Brassica pekinensis Chinese cabbage has a sweeter, milder taste than ordinary cabbage. It can be used in salads, as a steamed green and in stir-fries. Sow spring and summer in temperate areas, in subtropical and tropical areas sow during the dry season. Sow seed 5 - 10 mm deep in trays or seedbed. Space plants 45 - 60 cm apart. Prepare the soil by digging well-rotted compost or animal manure through the bed. Keep the soil moist and add organic fertiliser when plants are half grown. Begin harvest as soon as heads feel solid. |
Chinese Cabbage 'One Kilo Slow Bolt'
UT'One Kilo Slow Bolt' is a compact, 1-1.5 kg, large, barrel-shaped cabbage 24 cm tall. The dark green, tightly packed, outer leaves surround the attractive yellow interior that is crisp and has a sweet flavour. Days to harvest: 50-55. This is an F1 hybrid so is not suitable for seed saving. SC101 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SC624 SC625 |
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Collards
Syn. borecole, tree-cabbage, non-heading cabbage.
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Brassica oleracea Acephala Group Collards are a cool season annual with large, succulent, ruffled, deep blue-green leaves that form a loose rosette like an open cabbage; no head is formed. It is easy to grow and hardy. Collards are both heat and cold tolerant, frost resistant and slow to bolt. Collards are easier to grow in warmer areas than cabbages. Like all brassica, the flavour is considered to be improved by frost. Grow it during the cool season to use as a nutritious, steamed, tender green with a delicious, mild cabbage flavour. In temperate areas sow early spring and early autumn; in subtropical and tropical areas sow March - July. Collards germinate best between 13 - 23°C soil temperature. Sow seed 6 mm deep in seedling trays or garden bed. Seeds take 7 - 10 days to germinate. Transplant seedlings by first carefully removing the seed leaves and planting deeper, up to the first set of true leaves. Doing this speeds maturity and makes the plant more resistant to wind damage. Space the plants 25 - 30 cm apart, with 60 - 90 cm between rows. Collards like a rich, well-drained soil with a pH 6.5. Prepare the soil by digging well-rotted compost or animal manure through the bed. Keep the soil moist; add organic fertiliser when plants are half grown. Covering young seedlings with a cover such as Vege Net will protect them from White Cabbage butterflies. |
Collards 'Georgia Southern'
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UT'Georgia Southern' is a heirloom vegetable released in 1880. Days to harvest: 60 - 75, pull leaves from the bottom of the plant. SC526 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SC527 SC569 SC579 |
Collards 'Vates'
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UTSyn. Blue Stem, Vates Non-Heading 'Vates' has smooth, slightly crumpled leaves on vigorous spreading plants. The dark green leaves with pale green veins are crisp and delicious. It is a multi-purpose green eaten both raw and cooked. Collards are both heat and cold tolerant, frost resistant and slow to bolt. Collards are easier to grow in warmer areas than cabbages. Days to harvest: 75, harvest by pulling leaves from the bottom of the plant. SC443 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SC444 SC452 |
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Bok Choy syn. Pak Choy, Pak Choi, Pei Tsai
Brassica rapa var. chinensis As these relatives of cabbage are fast-turnaround crops they have more flexibility about planting times. Sow early spring to early autumn in temperate areas; sow early autumn to early spring in subtropical areas; sow April - August in tropical areas. They are a better choice in warmer areas than cabbages. Seed germinates best between 15 - 24°C soil temperature and takes 4 - 6 days to germinate. Sow seed 6-10 mm deep directly where it is to grow. Thin plants to 25 cm apart. Bok Choy likes a rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 - 7.5; it is a heavy feeder. Prepare the soil by digging well-rotted compost or animal manure through the bed. Keep the soil moist. Begin the harvest when plants are 15 cm tall. |
Cabbage 'Bok Choy'
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OGBrassica rapa var. chinensis A fast growing, disease resistant, open, leafy vegetable with long, white stalks. Useful as a quick fill-in, harvest the thinnings for salads; use for steamed greens and stirfries. SC108 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) SC109 SC199 |
Cabbage Pak Choi 'Chokito'
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UTBrassica rapa var. chinensis Syn. Bok Choy This is a vigorous, fast growing, leafy vegetable with wide adaptability. The upright, compact plants to 25 cm tall, have attractive pale green, broad stems. It is tender and delicious and useful as a quick fill-in. Harvest the thinnings for salads and use as a steamed green or in stirfries. Days to harvest: 40 - 45 days: begin harvest when plants are 15 cm tall.This is an F1 hybrid so is not suitable for seed saving. SC267 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) SC268 SC303 |
Cabbage 'Red Choi'
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UTBrassica rapa var. chinensis A disease resistant, open, leafy vegetable. It has very attractive, deep green leaves with maroon veins which develop into striking maroon leaves with light green undersides. It is useful as a quick fill-in. Harvest the thinnings for salads and use as a steamed green or in stirfries. This is an F1 hybrid so is not suitable for seed saving. SC237 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SC238 SC239 SC593 SC213 |
Cabbage 'Tokyo Bekana'
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UTBrassica rapa var. chinensis This is the Japanese version of a small, loose-leaf Chinese Cabbage. It is a very fast and easy-to-grow green vegetable, with a sweet, tender, mild taste. The bright, lime-green leaves have ruffled edges with slender white stems. Harvest baby-leaf for salads, it re-grows for multiple cuttings. Use crisp, mature leaves as a steamed green or in soups and stirfries. Days to harvest: 21 days baby leaf, 45 days full size. SC296 (approx. 150 seeds per pkt.) SC297 SC298 |
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