Cabbage

	Early Flat Dutch CABBAGE 2g seed Code: 22101 Price:$1.99 Quantity in Basket: none
85 days. [Pre-1875, possibly pre-1855.] Does well in southern and coastal areas because of its heat resistance. Excellent variety for sauerkraut and the best variety for storage. Heads are large and flat, weighing 6 to 10 lbs., averaging 11 in. diameter with medium core and few outíside leaves. Pkt.
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	Early Jersey Wakefield CABBAGE 2g seed Code: 22102 Price:$2.05 Quantity in Basket: none
64 days. [Introduced about 1840.] 'Early Jersey Wakefield' has resistance to frost and cabbage yellows. Makes dark-green, sweet conical heads averaging 5" in diameter and weighing 2 to 3 lbs. Has a small core and good wrapper leaves. Use for home, storage, or fresh-market. Pkt.
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	Premium Late Flat Dutch CABBAGE 2g seed Code: 22103 Price:$1.99 Quantity in Basket: none
100 days. [Introduced by German immigrants about 1840.] In Virginia in the early 1900's, gardeners used to sow seeds of this variety and use it as a source of cut greens while the heads were forming. Large, broad, flat heads, weighing 10 to 15 lbs. and measuring 7 x 14 in.. The low-growing heads have a short core and excellent wrapper leaves. May grow poorly in hot weather but revives quickly with onset of cool, wet weather. Has very good keeping quality. Pkt.
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	Red Acre CABBAGE, RED 2g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 22104 Price:$1.99 Quantity in Basket: none
76 days. Small, compact plants on short stems produce round, reddish-purple heads ranging from 5 in. to 7 in. in diameter, weighing about 3 lbs. 'Red Acre' adds a festive color to cole slaw. An excellent storage variety with resistance to cabbage yellows. Pkt.
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	Red Acre CABBAGE, RED 14g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 22104D Price:$5.50 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Chieftain Savoy CABBAGE, SAVOY 2g seed Code: 22105 Price:$2.05 Quantity in Basket: none
83 days. [Introduced 1938. AAS winner.] Long a favorite variety, 'Chieftain Savoy' is well adapted to temperature extremes. Tolerates frost and summer heat. Flattened, round heads, weighing 6 to 8 lbs. are white inside, wrapped on the outside with well-savoyed, blue-green leaves. Pkt.
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	Chieftain Savoy CABBAGE, SAVOY 28g seed Code: 22105E Price:$5.50 Quantity in Basket: none
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CULTURE: All members of the cabbage family grow best on a rich, moist, well-drained loam of high fertility. Early varieties require a higher soil fertility than mid- or late-season varieties. Since members of the cabbage family are shallow-rooted, irrigation may be necessary to provide adequate moisture. Cabbage needs a steady supply of water and full sun throughout the growing season. A thick layer of organic mulch will conserve moisture and reduce the tendency to bolt in hot weather. Tendency to bolt is affected more by root temperature than air temperature. EARLY CROPS: Use early varieties and start seed 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Sow seed 1/4" deep in 2-1/2 to 3" pots, 2 to 3 seeds per pot. After seedlings emerge, choose the most vigorous seedling and cut the others off at the soil line. Seedlings need a soil temperature of 75 deg. F (24 deg. C), and strong, direct light. Soil temperature can be reduced to 60oF (16 deg. C) once the seeds have germinated. Maintain good air circulation around plants during all growth stages. Harden plants before transplanting in late March or early April. Space plants 18" apart. LATE CROPS: For fall planting, cabbage is transplanted, or direct-seeded, 4 to 6 seeds/ft at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2". Maintain adequate soil moisture during the germination period. Once the plants have become properly hardened they can stand a temperature as low as 15-20 deg. F (-9 to - 7 deg. C). NOTE: The tendency to bolt is decreased by applying a thick layer of mulch, and by twisting the head slightly to check the plant's growth when the head is fully grown. HARVEST: After harvest, select the strongest side sprout and allow it to develop into a second, smaller head. SOLAR GREENHOUSE NOTES: Use early and mid-season varieties. Avoid varieties with savoyed leaves. DISEASES: Where fusarium yellows may be a problem in the Mid-Atlantic region, use resistant varieties. A number of other diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, and virus may affect cabbage. To reduce disease problems, maintain good air circulation, practice good sanitation, and follow a 3-year crop rotation. NOTE: Days to maturity are from transplanting. SEED SAVERS: See Broccoli section. PACKET: 2 g (about 625 seeds) sows 70' direct seeded or 350' as transplants.