Cabbage 'Golden Acre'

Product: Cabbage 'Golden Acre'

Product type: SEED (150)

Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Capitata Group

Heirloom 'Golden Acre' is an early, ball head variety 15 - 18 cm in dia., weight 1.3 - 1.8 kg. The leaves are medium green and tightly packed. Eaten raw or cooked, it is an excellent source of Vit. 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.

Plant type: Annual cool season crop; frost hardy

Plant height: 40 cm

Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 25°C

Temperate: September - March

Subtropical: Late autumn to early winter

Tropical: April - August

Germination: 7 - 12 days

Depth: 10 mm deep

Position: Full Sun

Sow where: Sow into seed tray or seedbed

Soil type: Fertile, well drained, pH 6 - 6.5; heavy feeder, add compost.

Rows: 60 - 70 cm apart

Details: Transplant seedlings by first removing the seed leaves and planting deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves; keep soil moist; add organic fertiliser when plants are half grown

Harvest: 65 - 75 days: begin harvest as soon as heads feel solid