Cabbage – Golden Acre

Round cabbage of average size of approximately 15 cm in diameter and 1.5 kg with leaves of smooth covers light green tending to the yellow, whereas the heart is white. Compact, the heads are uniform and the plant is low. Good resistance to Fusarium wilt of cabbage caused by a soil-borne fungus. Summer cabbage that can’t be stored long.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 1 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 10 to 30 ºC

time for germination: 5 to 10 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR

direct sowing after any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed up

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.

for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR

for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost is removed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 45 to 60 cm

between rows: 60 to 75 cm

Plant height: 40 to 60 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest: 60 to 70 days

Specificity: summer cabbage that can’t be stored very long after harvesting

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±200

Difficulty: Medium

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            5 g

Difficulty         

Medium

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring