(Brassica oleracea) This is our selection of this classic semi-savoyed winter cabbage with a cultivation history dating back to the late 19th century in England. Planted in late summer, these beautiful, vigorous plants produce medium-sized, slightly flattened, green-tinged-purple heads ready to harvest in Jan-Feb. There is nothing like heading out to the garden after a hard freeze in January and harvesting some fresh vegetables. Practically indestructible (our patch, fully headed and uncovered, was utterly unfazed by temps down to 5F a few winters back), they have a delightfully strong cabbage flavor. While the industry has shifted to hybrids in the winter savoy category, we are committed to maintaining and continuing to improve what we consider to be the best in class.
180 days. UO, MP

Packet: 100 seeds

*This seed has tested negative for both Black Leg (Phoma lingam) and Black Rot (Xanthomonas campestris) as required by the WA Dept of Ag crucifer seed quarantine.

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Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors late summer.

Transplant out 4-6 week-old plants.

Direct seed late Summer.

Note: Harvest is January/February. Very cold hardy!

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/4"

SPACING:

18-24" in rows 18-30" apart.

EMERGENCE:

4-10 days @ soil temp 60-75F.

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Moderate-Heavy. Slow-release fertilizers are beneficial for extended harvests of bunching greens. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil with moderate, balanced fertility and a pH between 6.0-7.5.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Prefers cooler seasons of Spring and Fall but will tolerate high heat.

Cold-hardy and will survive moderate frost.

Floating row covers can help protect against flea beetles.

Cabbage, 'January King'