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DESCRIPTION: This is a group of plants belonging to the Mustard family. It includes vegetables like Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Rutabaga and Turnip.

PROPAGATION: Plant seeds 1/2 in deep. Thin small plants leaving strongest plants 15 to 18" apart. Seedlings can tolorate a light frost. Cabbage likes regular watering, full sun to partial shade. Cabbages is extremely hardy and prefers cooler weather, cabbage is suited for spring and fall weather it will survive light frost. It can be grown in regular garden soil that is fertile and enriched with humus, a rich soil is key to a good harvest. Gardeners usually plant 2 or 3 varieties that mature in sequence to provide a longer harvest. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks.

HARVESTING: Cabbage should be ready in 80 to 180 days from planting of seeds. Harvest cabbage when heads form and feel firm.. Cabbage heads will split if over watered or not harvested in time.

VARIETIES: (Capitata group) Early: Golden Acre; Darkri. Midseason: King Cole; Greenback; Roundup; Blue Ribbon. Late: Blue Boy; Rio Verde, Grand Slam. Savoy: Savoy King. Red Cabbages: Preko. (Pekinensis group) Spring A-1; Jade Pagoda; Tropical Delight; Michihli. (Chinensis group) Joi Choi; Lei Choi.