FREE: *Heirloom* Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage Seeds (1/4 tsp.)

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This listing is for 1/4 teaspoon of Heirloom Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage Seeds.

Soil and Nutrient Requirements
Cabbages prefer well drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of garden area two weeks before planting. If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft. Best quality arises from loose well drained fertile soils.

Position
Full sun is best for fastest growth, although light shade can help plants with the heat of summer.

Seeding Depth
½”

Seeding Rate
48M seeds/acre (6.5 oz /acre) using 2 seeds/ft, 24” row spacing. M=1000

Plant Spacing
for fresh market 10-18”; for storage and processing 18-24”

Row Spacing
for fresh market 12-18", for storage and processing 18-34”

When to Sow
Direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 75°F. Start seeds indoors or in cold frames 4-6 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75°F but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 50°F. Early varieties can be transplanted after danger of hard frost has passed. Mid-late season storage or processing types can be transplanted in June-early July for fall harvest. Napa cabbages are best direct seeded or transplanted in mid-May for July harvest.

Harvest
Cabbage is mature when the tight outer leaf of the head begins to fold back on itself. Cut heads flat on underside.

Storage
Cabbage is best stored at 32°F, with high humidity and good air circulation. Green, actively growing, disease-free heads keep best.